The Nurse Is Reviewing the Lab Data of a Newly

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the lab data of a newly admitted patient.The nurse notes the patient had an erythrocyte sedimentation done, and the results are quite elevated.The nurse would focus the care plan on which of the following conditions?

• A) Anemia
• B) Infection
• C) Inflammation
• D) Electrolyte imbalance

---

Definitions:

Health History

A comprehensive record of a patient's medical history including past illnesses, surgeries, and family health history, which aids healthcare providers in making informed medical decisions.

Surgical Aseptic Technique

Procedures used in surgery to prevent contamination by microbes, including sterilization of instruments and the use of barriers like gloves and masks.

Vascular Access

The method by which medications, fluids, or nutrition are delivered into the bloodstream, often via a vein.

Leukemia

A cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by the abnormal production of blood cells, typically white cells.