The nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a newly admitted patient. The nurse notes that the patient had an erythrocyte sedimentation done, and the results are quite elevated. The nurse would focus the care plan on which of the following conditions?

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An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is commonly associated with inflammation, indicating the nurse should focus on conditions related to inflammatory processes.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Data of a Newly