ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Comprehensive Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who came to the emergency department reporting chest pain. The provider suspects a myocardial infarction. While waiting for the troponin levels report, the client asks what this blood test will show. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide the client?
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Rationale: Troponin is a heart muscle protein that appears in the bloodstream when there is damage to the heart. It is a highly sensitive and specific marker for myocardial injury, making it a critical test for diagnosing a myocardial infarction.
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