The diagnostic test result that the nurse would expect for a patient with polymyositis is:
1. a muscle biopsy positive for muscle degeneration.
2. a positive ANA (antinuclear antibody).
3. a 24-hour urine positive for urate crystals.
4. urate crystals in synovial fluid.
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A positive biopsy for muscle degeneration is the only result that pertains to polymyositis.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 889, Diagnostic Tests and Procedures table OBJ: 4
TOP: Polymyositis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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