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Review Question - QID 216358

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QID 216358 (Type "216358" in App Search)
A 75-year-old man presents to the emergency department with fatigue. He has had severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Today, his wife noticed that he was confused. The patient has a history of coronary artery disease with a drug-eluting stent placed 1 year ago, obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. He denies chest pain or dyspnea, but complains of diffuse abdominal pain. His temperature is 99.0°F (37.2°C), blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg, pulse is 105/min, and respirations are 22/min. Physical exam reveals a confused man with dry mucous membranes. His abdomen is diffusely tender to palpation. Laboratory studies are ordered and notable for the following:

Serum:
Na+: 147 mEq/L
Cl-: 112 mEq/L
K+: 3.5 mEq/L
HCO3-: 14 mEq/L
BUN: 80 mg/dL
Glucose: 100 mg/dL
Creatinine: 2.1 mg/dL
Troponin: 0.10 mcg/L (normal < 0.01 mcg/L)

An ECG is ordered and is pending. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of this patient's elevated troponin?