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What is normal range for cholesterol, HDL, LDL Less than 200, above 40, less than 130 What is the desired INR range for people taking warfarin 2.0-3.0 What is an indicator of cardiac tamponade Bl... ood pressure is 10 MM HG or higher on expiration then on inspiration Patients scheduled for a coronary artery bypass graft should not take anticoagulants for at least blank prior to the surgery to prevent excessive bleeding A week A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of Bradydysrhythmia. What assessment finding requires immediate intervention? The patient reports weakness and fatigue Following insertion of a permanent pacemaker, a patient states they cannot get rid of these hiccups. Why is this potentially a problem? Hiccups may indicate that the pacemaker is stimulating the chest wall or diaphragm. This could indicate a complication such as lead wire perforation Chapter 27 ... What is the normal range for creatine kinase? When are elevated levels first detectable after myocardial injury and what is expected duration of the elevated levels? 30 to 170 units/L, 4 to 6 hours, 3 days What is the normal range for troponin T? When are elevated levels first detectable after myocardial injury and what is expected duration of the elevated levels? Less than 0.2 ng/L, 3 to 5 hours, 14 to 21 days What is normal range for troponin I? When are elevated levels first detectable after myocardial injury and what is expected duration of the elevated levels? [Show More]

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