You are caring for a client with hypertension who is experiencing complications. What diagnostic test evaluates the efficiency or inefficiency of the heart to pump blood?
A) Echocardiography
B) Chest radiography
C) Computed tomography scan
D) Multiple gated acquisition (MUGA) scan
D
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The MUGA is a test that detects how efficiently or inefficiently the heart pumps blood. Echocardiography and chest radiography are used to reveal an enlarged left ventricle. The computed tomography scan is used to reveal abnormalities in blood pressure.
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