A Patient Has Been Admitted with Uncontrolled Atrial Fibrillation and Muscle

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with uncontrolled atrial fibrillation and muscle wasting.The practitioner suspects the patient may have a thyroid disorder.The nurse anticipates the practitioner will initially order which diagnostic procedure to visualize the thyroid?

• A) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• B) Ultrasound
• C) Biopsy
• D) Computed tomography (CT)

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