After Administering Gallium Intravenously to a Patient Before a Gallium

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Multiple Choice

After administering gallium intravenously to a patient before a gallium scan, the nurse realizes that the IV catheter is not fully in the vein and that the radionuclide tracer has seeped deep into the muscle tissue.The nurse should expect which of the following to occur as a result of this error?

• A)Anaphylactic shock
• B)Tissue necrosis in the affected area
• C)Erroneous hot spots on image
• D)Hypotensive crisis

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Definitions:

Sternal Angle

A palpable anatomical landmark also known as the angle of Louis, where the manubrium meets the body of the sternum, used in clinical assessments.

Suprasternal Notch

A visible dip or hollow at the base of the neck, above the sternum, where the clavicles meet.

Percussion Note

The sound produced through tapping on the body’s surface, often used in medical examinations to assess the condition of the underlying tissues or organs.

Increased Density

Refers to a condition where tissues or materials in the body or an object exhibit greater compactness which may indicate changes or abnormalities under diagnostic imaging.