A client is suspected of experiencing a rotator cuff injury and has had x-rays that showed no injury. The nurse expects to prepare the client for:
1. a bone body scan.
2. an MRI.
3. x-ray with contrast.
4. blood studies.
Answer: 2
1. A body bone scan would not be helpful in the diagnosis of a rotator cuff injury.
2. An x-ray can show whether there are injuries to the shoulder bones but does not visualize damage to the soft tissue. An MRI will diagnose soft tissue damage.
3. Even contrast will not show soft tissue damage.
4. Blood studies are not relevant to a rotator cuff injury.
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