After reviewing the lab results for the clients to which the nurse is assigned, select the client the nurse should assess first. A)53-year-old man with a CPKMB of 3% B)33-year-old man with a cTnT₂ of 0.8 ng/mL C)48-year-old woman with a LDH₁of 25% D)64-year-old woman with a triglyceride level of 175 mg/dL

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The elevated level of cTnT, a cardiac enzyme, indicates possible cardiac injury or myocardial infarction. This client requires immediate assessment and intervention. CPKMB and LDH levels can also indicate cardiac injury, but cTnT is the most specific marker. The triglyceride level is high but does not require immediate assessment and intervention.

After Reviewing the Lab Results for the Clients to Which