A client with chest pain is seen in the emergency department and is scheduled for blood work to check his heart damage. The nurse anticipates which of the following laboratory studies will be ordered?
A)
creatine kinase (CK)
B)
cardiac muscle troponin
C)
B-naturetic peptide (BNP)
D)
atrial nuturetic factor (ANF)
B
Explanation:
A)
Cardiac muscle troponin is a sensitive indicator of heart muscle damage. CK is more general, found in both cardiac and skeletal muscle. ANF and BNP are more indicative of heart failure.
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B)
Cardiac muscle troponin is a sensitive indicator of heart muscle damage. CK is more general, found in both cardiac and skeletal muscle. ANF and BNP are more indicative of heart failure.
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C)
Cardiac muscle troponin is a sensitive indicator of heart muscle damage. CK is more general, found in both cardiac and skeletal muscle. ANF and BNP are more indicative of heart failure.
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D)
Cardiac muscle troponin is a sensitive indicator of heart muscle damage. CK is more general, found in both cardiac and skeletal muscle. ANF and BNP are more indicative of heart failure.
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