Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse has received the laboratory results for a patient who developed chest pain 4 hours ago and may be having a myocardial infarction. Which of the following laboratory test results are most indicative of myocardial damage?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Troponins T and I are the most specific and sensitive markers for myocardial injury, released when heart muscle is damaged, making them the best indicator for myocardial infarction.