When the nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE ), which result is most important 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.

When the Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Results for a Patient