The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with ductal carcinoma and lymph node involvement. Which diagnostic test, ordered by the physician, does the nurse identify as assessing possible metastasis?
A) A complete blood count
B) A chest x-ray
C) A multiple gated acquisition (MUGA) scan
D) A bone density test
B
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A chest x-ray can identify any tumors present in the lung fields. Lymph nodes containing cancers cells are commonly involved in metastasis, which most frequently spreads to the skeletal and pulmonary systems (in that order). In addition, metastases may be found in the brain, adrenals, and liver. A blood count will not detect metastasis. A bone density study or MUGA scan will not detect metastasis.
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