You are caring for a client with a spinal cord injury. What test reveals the level of spinal cord injury?

A) Radiography
B) Myelography
C) Neurologic examination
D) Computed tomography (CT) scan


C
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A neurologic examination reveals the level of spinal cord injury. Radiography, myelography, and a CT scan show the evidence of fracture or compression of one or more vertebrae, edema, or a hematoma.

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