A Patient with an Exacerbation of Crohn's Disease Is Started

question 140

Multiple Choice

A patient with an exacerbation of Crohn's disease is started on corticosteroids.Which laboratory result should the nurse monitor for early indications that the treatment is working?

• A)C-reactive protein (CRP)
• B)Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
• C)Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE)
• D)Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

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