Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse expect to be ordered to determine the details of the arterial supply to the kidneys?
A) Radiography
B) Angiography
C) Computed tomography (CT scan)
D) Cystoscopy
B
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Angiography provides the details of the arterial supply to the kidneys, specifically the number and location of renal arteries. Radiography shows the size and position of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. A CT scan is useful in identifying calculi, congenital abnormalities, obstruction, infections, and polycystic diseases. Cystoscopy is used for providing a visual examination of the bladder.
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