The nurse is caring for a patient undergoing treatment with Adriamycin (doxorubicin hydrochloride)for breast cancer.The patient has had four cycles of chemotherapy.Which of the following studies would be used to evaluate if additional chemotherapy can be given safely?

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A MUGA scan is used to assess the heart function of patients receiving Adriamycin, as the drug can cause cardiotoxicity. It measures the ejection fraction of the heart and can help determine if the patient can tolerate additional rounds of chemotherapy. CT scan, EMG, and lung perfusion scan would not provide information about the patient's cardiac function.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Undergoing Treatment with Adriamycin