A provider orders an imaging study for a patient who reports chronic headaches and occasional dizziness. To obtain detailed images of the brain to rule out structural causes, which of the following imaging studies should the medical assistant prepare the patient for that will best provide the needed information?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) offers the best detailed imaging of the brain's structure, making it the ideal choice for investigating potential causes of chronic headaches and dizziness that may be related to structural issues in the brain. While CT scans also provide detailed images, an MRI is more sensitive to changes in the soft tissue, which makes it more suitable for brain imaging in this case. An X-ray is typically used for imaging bones and would not provide the same level of detail for brain structures. An Ultrasound is not the method of choice for brain imaging due to the skull obstructed sound waves and is more commonly used for abdominal and pelvic exams.
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