While working in the emergency room, the nurse admits an individual who fell from a rooftop.Initial assessment reveals the patient is alert and oriented, has a patent airway, and reports, "I can't feel my feet." Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate?
A)Spinal tap
B)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)of the brain
C)Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)of the brain
D)Computed tomography (CT)scan of the spine

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The patient's statement of not being able to feel their feet indicates a potential spinal cord injury. A CT scan of the spine would be the most appropriate diagnostic test to assess for any spinal cord injury or damage. A spinal tap, MRI of the brain, and MRA of the brain would not be as relevant in this case.

While Working in the Emergency Room, the Nurse Admits an Individual