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The nurse is caring for a patient who has returned from a liver and spleen scan.Results of the test read, "Greater uptake of radionuclide in the spleen than in the liver." Which of the following conclusions can the nurse draw from these results?
Histoplasmosis
A fungal infection resulting from inhalation of spores, primarily found in bird and bat droppings.
Inflammation
The body's biological response to harmful stimuli, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, pain, and sometimes loss of function.
Pericardium
The membranous sac that covers the heart.
Meninges
Protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.
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