Understanding the HIDA Scan Procedure

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A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient who has undergone a series of diagnostic tests to evaluate liver function. The healthcare provider has ordered a hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan to investigate possible biliary obstruction. Which of the following statements about the HIDA scan is correct?

The HIDA scan requires the patient to fast for 12 hours prior to the procedure.

A HIDA scan uses magnetic resonance imaging to assess liver function.

A radioactive tracer is injected to evaluate hepatic and biliary function.

The procedure involves performing a liver biopsy during the scan.

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