The nurse notes that a client's troponin level is elevated.What should this finding indicate to the nurse about the client?
A) Has a high risk for cardiovascular disease
B) Experienced a recent myocardial infarction
C) Had a myocardial infarction several months ago
D) Reduced amount of oxygen carrying capacity in the blood

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An elevated troponin level is a biomarker of myocardial injury and is most commonly seen in clients who have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is a generalization and may not necessarily be true. Option C is incorrect because a myocardial infarction several months ago would not result in a current elevation of troponin levels. Option D is not related to an elevated troponin level.

The Nurse Notes That a Client's Troponin Level Is Elevated