Which of the following laboratory results would the nurse most likely find reported on a child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
a. increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
b. decreased C-reactive protein
c. decreased white blood cell count (WBC)
d. increased hemoglobin
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A Correct. Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a common lab finding in a child with JRA. Tests reflecting inflammation are used in JRA; however, there are no specific diagnostic laboratory tests.
B Incorrect. An elevated C-reactive protein would be seen in JRA.
C Incorrect. An increased WBC would be seen in JRA.
D Incorrect. Decreased hemoglobin would be seen in JRA.
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