A patient is admitted with acute abdominal pain. Which of the following preexisting conditions would prevent this patient from having a nuclear scan to diagnose the cause of the abdominal pain?
1. history of appendectomy
2. congestive heart failure
3. bilateral titanium hip replacements
4. rheumatoid arthritis
3
Rationale: A nuclear scan allows visualization of organs, gastrointestinal motility, and bleeding. A nuclear scan is contraindicated in patients with metal implants. A history of appendectomy, congestive heart failure, or rheumatoid arthritis is not contraindicated for this procedure.
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