A Patient Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Has Laboratory Values

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus has laboratory values indicative of an exacerbation. Which values should the nurse report to the physician?

• A) positive antinuclear antibody
• B) ESR 120 mm/h
• C) trace blood in urine
• D) Hgb 14.2
• E) sodium 138

Recognize the importance of hypothesis generation and the reasoning behind hypothesis testing in social research.

Understand the application and implications of different research methods like content analysis, participant observation, and surveys.

Recognize the significance of variables (independent and dependent) and their roles in research design.

Understand the ethical considerations in research, especially regarding participant consent and researcher-participant relationships.

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