A patient has been admitted with new atrial fibrillation. What additional diagnostic testing does the nurse anticipate?
a. Thyroid hormones
b. Platelet count
c. Urinalysis
d. Blood glucose
A
Hyperthyroidism is often seen with atrial fibrillation. Platelet count, urinalysis, and glucose are often done as part of admission, but they are not directly related to atrial fibrillation as is hyper-thyroidism.
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