A nurse is caring for a patient who is being assessed following complaints of severe and persistent low back pain
The patient is scheduled for diagnostic testing in the morning. Which of the following are appropriate diagnostic tests for assessing low back pain? that apply.
A) Computed tomography (CT)
B) Angiography
C) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D) Ultrasound
E) X-ray
Ans: A, C, D, E
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A variety of diagnostic tests can be used to address lower back pain, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-rays. Angiography is not related to the etiology of back pain.
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