A Patient Is Tested for the Presence of C-Reactive Protein

question 47

Multiple Choice

A patient is tested for the presence of C-reactive protein and is found to have an elevated level.What does this indicate is taking place in the patient?

• A) inflammation
• B) nothing,the patient is normal
• C) impossible to determine anything

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