A nurse is reviewing a patient's computed tomography (CT)scan of the spine.Which of the following are critical findings that the nurse should report to the requesting health-care provider immediately? Select all that apply.
A)Cord compression
B)Spina bifida
C)Fracture
D)Herniated intervertebral disks
E)Tumor with significant mass effect

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Cord compression, fracture, and tumor with significant mass effect are critical findings on a CT scan of the spine that require immediate reporting to the healthcare provider. Spina bifida and herniated intervertebral disks are not necessarily critical findings that require immediate reporting.

A Nurse Is Reviewing a Patient's Computed Tomography (CT)scan of the Spine.Which