The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is being observed for possible myocardial infarction.Which laboratory result would be most important for the nurse to discuss with the physician?
A)Increased hemoglobin
B)Decreased creatine kinase
C)Increased troponin
D)High normal potassium

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Increased troponin levels indicate damage to cardiac muscle cells, which is a hallmark of myocardial infarction. The other options are not as directly related to cardiac damage or myocardial infarction.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Results of a Client