A depressed patient scheduled for an MRI asks about the purpose of the test and whether it will hurt. The response would include that the test: (Select all that apply.)
a. takes a picture of the brain.
b. is used to diagnose mental illness.
c. should not produce any physical pain.
d. may be uncomfortable if tight spaces bother you.
e. machinery produces loud noises while the test is being conducted.
A, C, D, E
The function of an MRI is to visualize brain structure and detect abnormal brain formations. MRIs are not painful but require that the patient lie still in a confined space. The MRI machine produces a loud noise during the test. MRIs are not used in the diagnosis of mental illness.
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