The nurse is reviewing laboratory testing completed for a patient with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease. Which test result should the nurse identify as supporting this diagnosis?
A) Decreased hematocrit level
B) Elevated sedimentation rate
C) Decreased hemoglobin level
D) Elevated white blood cell count

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An elevated sedimentation rate is a marker of inflammation, which can support the diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Testing Completed for a Patient