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Description of Procedure Troponin tests measure the level of cardiac-specific troponin in the blood to help detect heart injury.

Indications To determine if a patient has had a heart attack or injury to the heart muscle; to determine if angina is worsening.

Interpretation of Findings When there is damage to heart muscle cells, troponin is released into the blood. The more damage there is, the greater the concentration in the blood.

Potential Complications Patient could have MI during procedure

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Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Pre - explain procedure, assess vitals Intra- draw blood sample from patients vein vitals, monitor heart rhythm, chest pain, resuscitation equipment ready Post - Continue to monitor vital, provide comfort measures

Client Education Explain procedure, tell patient to relax and rest

Nursing Interventions monitor vital signs, assess ECG patterns for occurrence of chest pain,

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