Which diagnostic procedure would the nurse anticipate first if the goal was to obtain a thin slice of a muscular body area?
A) Computed tomography (CT)
B) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C) Positron emission tomography (PET)
D) Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
A
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A computer tomography scan uses x-rays and computer analysis to produce three-dimensional views of the slices of the body. This is a good first test to obtain information. An MRI uses radiofrequency waves to produce images of tissue. PET scans use radioactive substances to examine metabolic activity and organ involvement. SPECT is an imaging tool that examines cerebral blood flow.
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