The nurse is caring for a client who has had a nuclear scan to aid in the diagnosis of possible cancer. The scan showed a "hot spot". What does this mean?
A) An area of increased concentrations of the tracer used in the scan.
B) Distinguishes areas of tissue that are normal.
C) An area of decreased concentrations of the tracer used in the scan.
D) Distinguishes abnormal areas of tumor

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A "hot spot" on a nuclear scan indicates an area of increased concentrations of the tracer used in the scan. This can be indicative of an abnormal area of tissue, such as a tumor.

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