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Simulated
The nurse is assessing the client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which laboratory data would indicate that the client is in severe congestive heart failure?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Elevated BNP (A) is specific to heart failure, reflecting ventricular stress. CK-MB (B) indicates myocardial infarction, D-dimer (C) suggests clotting, and V/Q scan (D) is for pulmonary embolism.