During an initial exam, a client asks the nurse the reason for undergoing a computed tomography (CT) scan to check for lung cancer. Which of the following responses is the best with regards to the purpose of the CT scan?

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Question

During an initial exam, a client asks the nurse the reason for undergoing a computed tomography (CT) scan to check for lung cancer.

Which of the following responses is the best with regards to the purpose of the CT scan?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"CT scans detect differences in tissue densities and lymph node involvement."

Answer

"CT scans are noninvasive and readily available."

Answer

"CT scans are superior to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluating metastasis."

Answer

"CT scans differentiate between a malignant and a benign tumor."

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