ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Comprehensive Exam Questions
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A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of a myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Troponin is the gold standard laboratory test for diagnosing myocardial infarction. It is a protein released from damaged heart muscle cells, and elevated levels indicate myocardial injury. Troponin levels are highly specific to cardiac tissue and remain elevated for several days after an MI.
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