The patient who is hospitalized for a knee replacement develops sudden onset crushing chest pain, tachycardia, and tachypnea. On 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG), ST-segment elevation is noted. Labs are drawn within 30 minutes of onset of chest pain. The nurse anticipates an elevation in which result to confirm diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction?
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