The nurse is caring for a patient whose troponin I level shows elevation. Which of the following actions would be appropriate?
a. Up as desired.
b. Ambulate daily.
c. Ambulate twice daily.
d. Maintain bedrest.
ANS: D
The patient is at risk for cardiac damage, so the nurse should maintain bedrest for the patient until further orders.
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