The nurse notes that a newly admitted patient has an elevated sedimentation rate.For which health problem should the nurse plan care for this patient?

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An elevated sedimentation rate is a non-specific finding that can indicate the presence of inflammation or infection in the body. Pericarditis is an inflammatory condition involving the lining around the heart and can cause an elevated sedimentation rate. Heart failure, pericardial effusion, and coronary artery disease may or may not be associated with an elevated sedimentation rate, but pericarditis is more commonly associated with this finding.

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