A client visits the health clinic with complaints of a productive, wet cough and a fever. Which of the following tests should the client undergo in order to determine the cause of the discomfort?
A) Radionuclide imaging
B) Radiography
C) Endoscopy
D) Ultrasonography
B
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The client should undergo radiography in order to visualize the lungs. Radionuclide imaging is used to visualize areas within organs and tissues that are not possible with a standard x-ray. Endoscopy is used for the visual examination of internal structures in the human body. Ultrasonography is a form of soft tissue examination that uses sound waves in ranges beyond human hearing.
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