A Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Has a Hemoglobin Level of 10

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL.The nurse would consider this anemia to be related to inflammation if which other findings are present? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)The patient has low vitamin B12 levels.
• B)Laboratory testing shows elevated hepcidin level.
• C)Increased destruction of erythrocytes is occurring.
• D)Serum iron levels are low.
• E)The patient's stools are guaiac positive.

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