The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with unstable angina. ...

[tiffannnnyyyyyy]

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with unstable angina. The laboratory results reveal that the initial troponin I level is elevated in this patient. What conclusion should the nurse draw from this fact?
 
  A) This is only an accurate indicator of myocardial damage when it reaches its peak in 24 hours.
  B) Because the entry diagnosis is unstable angina, this is a poor indicator of myocardial injury.
  C) This is an accurate indicator of myocardial injury.
  D) It is only an accurate indicator of skeletal muscle injury.

Question 2

What factors are most likely to contribute to the problem of hypothermia that older adults may face intraoperatively and postoperatively? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) The normal body temperature of older adults that is often lower
  B) The cool temperature of the operating rooms
  C) The use of medications that slow metabolism
  D) Fever from infection

[dajones82]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Feedback:
Factors that contribute to the problem of hypothermia include the lower normal body temperatures of many older persons, the cool temperature of operating rooms, and the use of medications that slow metabolism. Fever does not cause hypothermia.

[tiffannnnyyyyyy]

Correct answers!

[dajones82]

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