An older patient's erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is 60 mm/hr. What health problem should the nurse suspect is occurring in this patient?
A) Diabetes
B) Heart failure
C) Diverticulitis
D) Temporal arteritis

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Temporal arteritis often presents with a significantly elevated ESR, commonly above 50 mm/hr, which is a hallmark of this condition. It is an inflammation of the temporal arteries and can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.

An Older Patient's Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Is 60 Mm/hr