A 72-year-old client admitted with fatigue and dyspnea has elevated levels of all of these laboratory results. Which finding is consistent with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and should be communicated immediately to the physician?
A. White blood cell (WBC) count
B. Low-density lipoproteins
C. Serum troponin I level
D. C-reactive protein
Ans: C. Serum troponin I level
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A) True B) False
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1. Stocking a dressing cart. 2. Talking with a patient's family. 3. Reporting intake and output to the nurse. 4. Cleaning an IV pump. 5. Taking a defective blood pressure machine to maintenance.
A 52-year-old Haitian patient with heart failure wants to have a voodoo practitioner visit and say prayers. How should the nurse respond?
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