A client is brought into the emergency department after being assaulted. The provider suspects that the client has a spinal cord injury. Which diagnostic tests does the nurse anticipate based on the data collected? Select all that apply.
A)Computed tomography (CT)scan
B)X-ray
C)Ultrasound
D)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
E)Positron emission tomography (PET)scan

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A)Both MRIs and CT scans can be used to assess spinal cord injuries, among other injuries. An x-ray will be performed for potential fractured bones. An ultrasound is performed if internal bleeding is suspected. A PET scan is used to look for disease within the main organs of the body.
B)Both MRIs and CT scans can be used to assess spinal cord injuries, among other injuries. An x-ray will be performed for potential fractured bones. An ultrasound is performed if internal bleeding is suspected. A PET scan is used to look for disease within the main organs of the body.
C)Both MRIs and CT scans can be used to assess spinal cord injuries, among other injuries. An x-ray will be performed for potential fractured bones. An ultrasound is performed if internal bleeding is suspected. A PET scan is used to look for disease within the main organs of the body.
D)Both MRIs and CT scans can be used to assess spinal cord injuries, among other injuries. An x-ray will be performed for potential fractured bones. An ultrasound is performed if internal bleeding is suspected. A PET scan is used to look for disease within the main organs of the body.
E)Both MRIs and CT scans can be used to assess spinal cord injuries, among other injuries. An x-ray will be performed for potential fractured bones. An ultrasound is performed if internal bleeding is suspected. A PET scan is used to look for disease within the main organs of the body

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