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frankwu

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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.

Question 2

When the patient with rheumatoid arthritis complains about the daily exercise, the nurse encouragingly reminds the patient that exercises:
 
  a. keeps the joints from freezing.
  b. will ensure better sleep.
  c. should be vigorous for joint stimulation.
  d. need not be done daily.


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blfontai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The ESR indicates an increase in the inflammatory reactions in the body.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Daily gentle exercises keep the joints from freezing and keep the muscles from weakening.


frankwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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