The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a patient with chest pain. Which requires notification of the healthcare provider?

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Troponin levels above the 99th percentile upper reference limit are indicative of myocardial injury, commonly seen in myocardial infarction. A level of 0.70 ng/mL is elevated and requires immediate notification of the healthcare provider, as it suggests cardiac injury.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Values for a Patient with Chest