Which result for a 30-year-old patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

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The elevated BUN and creatinine levels indicate possible lupus nephritis and a need for a change in therapy to avoid further renal damage.The positive lupus erythematosus (LE)cell prep and ANA would be expected in a patient with SLE.A drop in CRP shows an improvement in the inflammatory process.

Which Result for a 30-Year-Old Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus