The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for newly admitted patients on the cardiovascular unit. Which patient laboratory result is most important to communicate as soon as possible to the health care provider?
a. Patient whose triglyceride level is high
b. Patient who has very low homocysteine level
c. Patient with increase in troponin T and troponin I level
d. Patient with elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein level
ANS: C
The elevation in troponin T and I indicates that the patient has had an acute myocardial infarc-tion. Further assessment and interventions are indicated. The other laboratory results are indica-tive of increased risk for coronary artery disease but are not associated with acute cardiac prob-lems that need immediate intervention.
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