The nurse is aware that a positive diagnosis of a myocardial infarction (MI) is based on which diagnostic test finding(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes in the QRS complex
b. Elevation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
c. Elevation of troponin levels
d. Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count
e. Elevated bilirubin levels
A, C
Diagnosis of MI is made by patient history, ECG, and serum cardiac enzyme levels. Elevated LDL, WBC, or bilirubin levels are not indicative of an MI.
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