A Client Is Having an Abdominal Ultrasound and Wonders Why

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client is having an abdominal ultrasound and wonders why the physician did not order a CT scan or MRI. The nurse's best explanation for the choice of procedure is

• A) "An ultrasound is far less expensive than CT or MRI."
• B) "There is less need for dye contrast and fewer complications."
• C) "Ultrasounds can be done more quickly and are best for screening."
• D) "You can correlate physical and ultrasound findings during the exam."

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