As a Pediatric Nurse, You Should Be Aware That Which

question 4

Multiple Choice

As a pediatric nurse, you should be aware that which lab value may be elevated in patients with cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, or sepsis, all of which will ultimately lead to decreased cardiac perfusion?

• A) Blood calcium
• B) Brain natriuretic peptide
• C) Cardiac troponin
• D) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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