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A Nurse Is Giving an Overview of the Lung Perfusion

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A nurse is giving an overview of the lung perfusion scan to a patient who is preparing to undergo it.The nurse should explain that after an intravenous radionuclide is administered to the patient, the abdomen is scanned using which of the following?


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Hemianopia

A vision disorder characterized by a loss of vision or blindness in half the visual field, usually resulting from damage to the brain or optic pathways.

Macula Lutea

A small, yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and where visual acuity is highest.

Fovea Centralis

A small depression in the retina where visual acuity is highest.

Optic Disk

The spot in the eye where the optic nerve meets the retina, sometimes referred to as the blind spot.

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