The nurse explaining the procedure of indium imaging to a client with a bone infection would include which of the following?
1. Indium is injected into the bloodstream and outlines the extent of the blood supply to the bone.
2. Indium is injected into the bloodstream and collects in normal bone but not in infected areas.
3. Some of the client's white blood cells are tagged with indium, which will later accumulate in infected bone.
4. Some of the client's red blood cells are tagged with indium, which will later accumulate in normal bone.
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Rationale: For indium imaging, a sample of the client's blood is collected, and the leukocytes (white blood cells) are tagged with indium. The leukocytes are then reinjected into the client. They accumulate in infected areas of bone and can be detected with scanning. No special preparation or aftercare is necessary.
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