The nurse clarifies to a patient who is being evaluated for possible rheumatoid arthritis that the elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates the presence of:

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An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a common indicator of increased inflammatory activity in the body, which is characteristic of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. It does not directly measure immunoglobulin M, abnormal serum proteins, or C-reactive protein, although these may also be elevated in inflammatory conditions.

The Nurse Clarifies to a Patient Who Is Being Evaluated