Which imaging technique would be the most dangerous for a patient with bridge-work in his mouth, metal screws in his hip, or a pacemaker?

A) ultrasound
B) magnetic resonance imaging
C) radiography
D) position emission tomography


Answer: B) magnetic resonance imaging

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