Multiple Choice
The nurse is counseling a patient newly diagnosed with muscular dystrophy whose LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) is elevated.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A) "LDH values are used to help evaluate the degree of muscle wasting caused by your disease."
B) "LDH is used to detect any cardiac dysfunction."
C) "LDH elevation is a side effect commonly seen in people who take multivitamins."
D) "You don't need to worry about the lab results.Your health-care provider tracks a lot of things associated with your care."
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