A patient is undergoing a hepatobiliary scan to assess the progression of cirrhosis of the liver.The nurse would anticipate which result?

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In a hepatobiliary scan,the liver cells take up 80% to 90% of the radiotracer,which is then secreted into the bile and transported throughout the biliary system,allowing visualization of the biliary tract,gallbladder,and duodenum.Pooling of the iminodiacetic agent around the liver indicates poor uptake and hepatocellular dysfunction.

A Patient Is Undergoing a Hepatobiliary Scan to Assess the Progression