ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values of a client who has severe dyspnea. Which of the following laboratory values indicates heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elevated brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level (275 pg/mL) indicates heart failure, as BNP is released by the heart under stress from increased pressure or volume overload, unlike normal electrolyte levels.
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Question 5 of 5
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