The Nurse Obtains the Following Data When Assessing a Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse obtains the following data when assessing a patient who experienced an ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) 2 days previously. Which information is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A)The troponin level is elevated.
• B)The patient denies having a heart attack.
• C)Bilateral crackles in the mid-lower lobes.
• D)Occasional premature atrial contractions (PACs).

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