A client is suspected of having cardiac damage. The nurse realizes that which of the following diagnostic tests is most commonly used to help diagnose this client's possible cardiac damage or disease?
1. 12-lead electrocardiogram
2. Arterial blood gases
3. Cardiac angiogram
4. Cardiac enzymes
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A 12-lead electrocardiogram is a quick and accurate diagnostic tool used to evaluate heart damage and disease. The other diagnostic tests require a longer time for results and/or are invasive procedures requiring some preparation.
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