A registered nurse is teaching nursing staff about interpreting blood test reports and urinalysis reports of clients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which statements made by attending nurses indicate effective teaching? Select all that apply.

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- B: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is often elevated in clients with SLE due to the inflammation associated with the disease.- C: Leukopenia (low white blood cell count) and thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) are common hematological findings in clients with SLE, reflecting the autoimmune nature of the disease.

A Registered Nurse Is Teaching Nursing Staff About Interpreting Blood