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The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test findings of a client with rheumatoid arthritis. What would the nurse expect to find?.

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Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) may be elevated, particularly as the disease progresses. ESR shows inflammation associated with RA. Red blood cell count and C4 complement component are decreased. Serum protein electrophoresis may disclose increased levels of gamma and alpha globulin but decreased albumin.

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