A Client Is Scheduled for a Nuclear Imaging Test

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Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled for a nuclear imaging test.What should the nurse instruct the client about this test?

• A)It is the use of a magnetic field to produce an image of a body part or organ.
• B)A radioisotope will be injected to determine organ functioning as being either hot or cold.
• C)It produces a three-dimensional image of an organ.
• D)It is more sensitive than an x-ray image.

Identify strategies to avoid common listening errors and enhance listening skills.

Understand the concept of dependence and independence in probability.

Calculate conditional probabilities in various contexts.

Apply probability rules to real-life scenarios involving demographics and health statistics.

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Definitions:

Arterial Blood Gases

A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the arterial blood to assess lung function and how well gases are being exchanged in the body.

Metabolic Acidosis

A medical condition characterized by an increase in acidity in the blood and body tissues, often due to kidney disease, diabetes, or poisoning.

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition characterized by an imbalance in the body's pH levels, resulting in the blood becoming too acidic, often due to kidney disease or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Acid-Base Imbalance

A disruption in the body's normal balance of acids and bases, potentially leading to conditions such as acidosis or alkalosis.