ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam

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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who experienced an acute myocardial infarction 6 days ago. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect to remain elevated at this time?

A. Creatinine phosphokinase B. Myoglobin C. Creatinine kinase-MB D. Troponin T

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Troponin T remains elevated for up to 10-14 days after a myocardial infarction, providing long-term evidence of myocardial injury, unlike the other markers which normalize earlier.

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