The nurse recognizes that which laboratory findings are consistent with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)? Select all that apply.
A. Troponin 3.2 ng/mL
B. Myoglobin of 234 mcg/L
C. C-reactive protein 13 mg/dL
D. Triglycerides 400 mg/dL
E. Lipoprotein-a (Lp[a]) 18 mg/dL
Answer:
A. Troponin 3.2 ng/mL
B. Myoglobin of 234 mcg/L
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Health care in the United States is generally considered a:
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