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A nurse is assisting the primary care provider to determine if a patient had a myocardial infarction.
Which laboratory values should the nurse check?

Choice A rationale:

The client with bipolar disorder speaking loudly may be experiencing a manic episode, but this doesn't represent an immediate physical concern. There's no indication of a medical emergency here.

Choice B rationale:

Olfactory hallucinations in a client with schizophrenia are concerning, but it doesn't necessarily indicate an immediate physical issue that requires urgent attention.

Choice C rationale:

A client taking clozapine and reporting a sore throat is of immediate concern because clozapine is associated with a risk of agranulocytosis, a potentially life-threatening condition that can manifest as a sore throat. Monitoring for this side effect is crucial.

Choice D rationale:

While weight gain in a client taking lithium should be monitored, it's not an acute issue that requires immediate attention.

Choice A rationale:

Chorea is a movement disorder that can be seen in some cases of acute rheumatic fever, but it is not the result of an abnormal immune response to group A streptococcal cell membrane antigens. Chorea is characterized by involuntary, rapid, and irregular movements.

Choice C rationale:

C-reactive protein is a marker of inflammation and can be elevated in acute rheumatic fever, but it is not the primary cause of the condition. Acute rheumatic fever is an autoimmune response to group A streptococcal infection, and M proteins play a significant role in its pathophysiology.

Choice D rationale:

Streptolysin O is a toxin produced by some streptococcal bacteria but is not the primary cause of acute rheumatic fever. It can, however, contribute to the overall inflammatory response in certain cases.