A patient is admitted with possible head and spinal cord injuries sustained after falling from a ladder. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be prescribed that will identify the type and extent of this patient's injuries?
A. Magnetic resonance imaging
B. Cerebral angiogram
C. Spinal cord x-rays
D. Cervical spine x-rays
Answer: A
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