ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
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A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following blood test results should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply
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Rationale: A. Elevated ESR is commonly seen in inflammatory conditions such as pericarditis, indicating inflammation or tissue damage. B. Increased CRP is an acute-phase reactant produced in response to inflammation, making it a useful marker in pericarditis. D. Increased BNP is produced by the heart in response to increased pressure and volume overload, which can occur in pericarditis. E. Increased troponin I may be observed in pericarditis, especially with myocardial involvement, due to cardiac muscle cell damage.
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