The nurse is caring for a patient who has a deep leg wound that is badly infected. Which laboratory test results will the nurse expect to find in the patient's chart?
A) C-reactive protein (CRP) 6.5 mg/dL
B) Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
C) Serum bilirubin 0.5 mg/dL
D) Prothrombin time (PT) 11.5 sec

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C-reactive protein is an indicator of inflammation, tissue damage, and infection within the body. Creatinine is an indicator of kidney function, and bilirubin is an indicator of liver function. Prothrombin time indicates clotting ability of the blood, particularly when the patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin).

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