A patient is concerned about a "high sed rate" and asks a nurse what this means.Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
A)"A high sedimentation (sed)rate usually means that you have an inflammatory disease, so you should get a second opinion if your health-care provider is not treating you."
B)"The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a nonspecific test that needs to be interpreted by your health-care provider based on your overall health."
C)"This test is used to determine if are responding to treatment with chemotherapy."
D)"You should not worry about this since your health-care provider is monitoring it."

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The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a nonspecific test and needs to be interpreted by a healthcare provider based on the patient's overall health. A high sed rate is often an indication of inflammation in the body, but it does not provide specific information about the underlying cause of inflammation. The nurse should encourage the patient to discuss the results with their healthcare provider for appropriate interpretation and further management.

A Patient Is Concerned About a "High Sed Rate" and Asks