A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient to Undergo a Parathyroid

question 43

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a patient to undergo a parathyroid scan.The nurse is aware that this test is indicated for which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A)Differentiate between benign and malignant lesions.
• B)Aid in the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism.
• C)Differentiate between extrinsic and intrinsic parathyroid adenoma.
• D)Evaluate the parathyroid in patients with severe hypercalcemia.
• E)Evaluate the parathyroid in patients before parathyroidectomy.

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