The nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a patient who had surgery 2 days ago.The nurse notes that the C-reactive protein is elevated.What potential problem does this finding indicate?

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Since inflammation is an early response to infection,an elevation of the C-reactive protein (which elevates with inflammation)is an indicator of possible impending infection.C-reactive protein is not directly related to hemorrhage,drug reaction,or fluid deficit.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Results of a Patient Who