A client reports fatigue and arthralgia to the nurse. On physical assessment, the nurse finds that the client has hyperpigmentation of the skin. Which laboratory test does the nurse suggest for safe and effective care of the client?

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Serum ferritin levels should be suggested because the symptoms described (fatigue, arthralgia, and hyperpigmentation) are indicative of hemochromatosis, a condition characterized by excessive iron accumulation in the body. Serum ferritin is a marker of iron stores and would be elevated in hemochromatosis.

A Client Reports Fatigue and Arthralgia to the Nurse