The nurse obtains the following data when caring for a patient who experienced an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) 2 days previously. Which information is most important to report to the health care provider?
A) The patient denies ever having a heart attack.
B) The cardiac-specific troponin level is elevated.
C) The patient has occasional premature atrial contractions (PACs) .
D) Crackles are auscultated bilaterally in the mid-lower lobes.
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