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After reviewing a patient's history, vital signs, physical assessment, and laboratory data, which information is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

Correct Answer: Elevated troponin is a sign of heart damage, which could be caused by a heart attack or other stresses on the heart. This is a critical finding that needs immediate attention. Q waves may indicate a past event, crackles suggest fluid overload, and hyperglycemia is less urgent.

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