Blood tests are prescribed for a patient with suspected heart failure (HF). Which test result should the nurse review to support this medical diagnosis?
A. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNF)
B. Urinalysis and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
C. Serum electrolytes
D. Liver function
Answer: A
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A. Lowers B. Neutralizes C. Rises
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