The Nurse Clarifies to a Patient Who Is Being Evaluated

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse clarifies to a patient who is being evaluated for possible rheumatoid arthritis that the elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates the presence of:

• A) immunoglobulin M.
• B) abnormal serum protein.
• C) increased inflammatory reaction in the body.
• D) C-reactive protein.

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment, such as touch, temperature, or light.

Adaptation

Adaptation is the process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to improve survival and reproduction.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue, area around the tonsils, or the back of the throat.

Difficulty Swallowing

A condition, medically known as dysphagia, characterized by discomfort or challenges in swallowing food or liquids.