Case Study Progress Chart View Lab Values Cardiac Markers CK-MB 2.3% CPK 101 IU/
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Question
Case Study Progress Chart View Lab Values Cardiac Markers CK-MB 2.3% CPK 101 IU/L Troponin I 0.02 ng/mL BNP 350 pg/mL Physician Orders Heparin 5000 units subcut twice a day Warfarin 2mg by mouth once a day Furosemide 40mg by mouth once a day Potassium 20mEq by mouth once a day Enalapril 10mg by mouth twice a day Repeat INR tomorrow Stress test in AM Repeat cardiac markers in AM Keep NPO prior to test, cardiac diet may be started after stress completed Joe and his wife are concerned about what will happen and tell you that the doctor said he would need to stay in the hospital for a couple more days to make sure he is okay because some of the labs came back elevated. What will you tell Joe and his wife about the labs and orders?
Explanation / Answer
Mr Joe..and Mrs Joe
There is nothing to worry and I understand from Mr Joe lab values that there is need for few days stay at hospital as doctor is concerned with elevation in cardiac markers. During your hospital stay you will be provided cardiac diet after the stress test. Once your lab values are stabled you can go home.