Which laboratory data is important to communicate to the health care provider for a patient who is taking methotrexate (Rheumatrex) to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
A) The blood glucose is 90 mg/dL.
B) The rheumatoid factor is positive.
C) The white blood cell (WBC) count is 1500/µL.
D) The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is elevated.
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