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A patient who has had chest pain for several hours is admitted with a diagnosis of rule out acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Which laboratory test is most specific for the nurse to monitor in determining whether the patient has had an AMI?

Correct Answer: Cardiac-specific troponin is a protein that is released into the bloodstream when there is damage to the heart muscle, such as during an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). It is considered the most specific marker for AMI because it is found only in heart muscle.

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