The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test findings of a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) Increased red blood cell count
B) Increased C4 complement
C) Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
D) Increased albumin levels

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Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a common finding in clients with rheumatoid arthritis. It indicates systemic inflammation in the body. The other options are not typically associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Diagnostic Test Findings of a Client