The nurse notes that a patient is prescribed to have a human leukocyte antigen (HLA) test drawn. For which health problems should the nurse potentially plan care for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. osteoporosis
2. Paget disease
3. rheumatoid arthritis
4. ankylosing spondylitis
5. juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Correct Answer: 4, 5
The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) test is used to diagnose diseases such as juvenile RA or ankylosing spondylitis. Alkaline phosphatase is used to diagnose bone diseases such as osteoporosis, Paget disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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