After teaching the client about the thallium scan he is to undergo tomorrow, the nurse determines the client understood when he tells his wife the purpose of the test is to detect:
1. Abnormalities in cardiac structure.
2. Any flaws in the pulmonary circulation.
3. Areas of the heart not getting adequate oxygenation.
4. Abnormalities in electrical conduction in the heart.
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Rationale: Thallium scans are performed to determine areas of ischemia due to inadequate blood supply. Abnormalities in electrical conduction would be detected by ECG. Abnormalities in cardiac structure would be determined by ultrasound, and flaws in pulmonary circulation would be determined by angiography.
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