Prednisone is prescribed for a patient with an acute exacerbation of RA.When the patient has a follow-up visit 1 month later,the nurse recognizes that the patient's response to the treatment may be best evaluated by which of the following?

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C-reactive protein (CRP) is a lab test that measures the level of inflammation in the body. It is often used as a marker of disease activity in patients with RA. A decrease in CRP levels indicates a response to treatment and improvement in disease activity. Blood glucose testing, liver function tests, and serum electrolyte levels are not specific to RA and may not necessarily reflect the patient's response to treatment.

Prednisone Is Prescribed for a Patient with an Acute Exacerbation