To Determine the Cause of the Patient's Severe Back Pain,the

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Multiple Choice

To determine the cause of the patient's severe back pain,the doctor ordered a diagnostic test to record images of the spinal cord after an injection of a contrast agent into the subarachnoid space.This process is called

• A)positron emission tomography.
• B)magnetic resonance imaging.
• C)CT myelography.
• D)evoked potential studies.

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Definitions:

Body Disfigurement

Significant change in the appearance of a part of the body, often through injury, disease, or congenital conditions, which may affect individuals physically and emotionally.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to lasting anxiety, nightmares, and flashbacks.

Symptoms Clusters

Groups of related symptoms that are commonly observed together and suggest a particular disorder or disease.

Recurrent Re-experiencing

A symptom often associated with PTSD, involving the intrusive and involuntary reliving of traumatic events.