A Patient Is Undergoing a Hepatobiliary Scan to Assess the Progression

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing a hepatobiliary scan to assess the progression of cirrhosis of the liver.The nurse would anticipate which result?

• A) Nonvisualization
• B) Little or no uptake
• C) Increased uptake
• D) Normal uptake

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Definitions:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening at the base of the stapes bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Nerve Deafness

Hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve pathways to the brain, also known as sensorineural hearing loss.

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that detect harmful stimuli such as extreme temperatures or pressure, sending signals to the brain interpreted as pain.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized neurons in the nasal cavity that detect chemical molecules in the air, allowing for the sense of smell.