When reviewing a patient's laboratory results, a nurse notes that the patient's erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)is more than 100 mm/hr.Which condition is this patient most likely to be experiencing?
A)Sickle cell anemia
B)Polycythemia
C)Spherocytosis
D)Temporal arteritis

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An ESR higher than 100 mm/hr is commonly seen in temporal arteritis, which is an inflammatory condition that affects the blood vessels in the head and neck. Sickle cell anemia, polycythemia, and spherocytosis are not typically associated with a significantly elevated ESR.

When Reviewing a Patient's Laboratory Results, a Nurse Notes That