When the nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a patient who is taking methotrexate ( Rheumatrex ) to treat rheumatoid arthritis, which information is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

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Bone marrow suppression is a possible side effect of methotrexate, and the patient's low WBC count places the patient at high risk for infection. The elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and positive rheumatoid factor are expected in rheumatoid arthritis. The blood glucose is normal.

When the Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Data for a Patient