A nurse is caring for a client who has had rheumatoid arthritis (RA)for 5 years.Which laboratory value requires the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

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Clients with RA usually have pancytopenia,or a decrease in all cell types.WBC and hemoglobin are low,consistent with this condition.BUN is normal.Creatinine is very high; this indicates renal disease.This client may have renal consequences of his or her RA,which should be investigated.

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