The student nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient on a medical-surgical floor who has an elevated LDH (lactate dehydrogenase)level.The student learns LDH may be elevated in which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
A)Cirrhosis
B)Congestive heart failure
C)Leukemia
D)Myocardial infarction
E)Hepatitis
F)Myopia

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) is an enzyme found in almost all body tissues, but levels can rise in response to cell damage. Elevated LDH levels can indicate a variety of conditions including cirrhosis (A), congestive heart failure (B), leukemia (C), myocardial infarction (D), and hepatitis (E). These conditions involve tissue damage or increased cell turnover, which can lead to higher amounts of LDH in the blood. Myopia (F), a condition related to eye structure and not indicative of tissue damage or disease, would not cause elevated LDH levels.

The Student Nurse Is Reviewing Lab Results for a Patient