A client is diagnosed with heart failure. Which of the following diagnostic tests is useful to determine the degree of the failure?

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Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level is a diagnostic test that can measure the level of a hormone in the blood that is released when there is stretching of the heart muscle. BNP levels are used to determine the severity of heart failure and help guide treatment decisions. Blood cultures, sedimentation rate, and arterial blood gas are not specific tests for heart failure diagnosis or severity.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Heart Failure