The nurse notes that a patient is scheduled for a brain natriuretic peptide level to be drawn. What patient teaching should the nurse prepare for this patient?

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Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are often measured to evaluate for heart failure. Elevated BNP levels can indicate heart failure, so educating the patient about signs of heart failure is appropriate.

The Nurse Notes That a Patient Is Scheduled for a Brain