A laboratory test result that supports the diagnosis of SLE is:
a. Leukocytosis, elevated BUN and CREA
b. Pancytopenia, elevated antinuclear antibody (ANA) titer
c. Thrombocytosis, elevated ESR
d. None of these
Answer B.
Keyword: SUPPORTS THE DIAGNOSIS. Rationale: lab findings for clients with SLE usually show:
• Pancytopenia
• Elevated ANA titer
• Decreased serum complement levels.
a. Leukocytosis, elevated BUN and CREA
b. Pancytopenia, elevated antinuclear antibody (ANA) titer
c. Thrombocytosis, elevated ESR
d. None of these
Answer B.
Keyword: SUPPORTS THE DIAGNOSIS. Rationale: lab findings for clients with SLE usually show:
• Pancytopenia
• Elevated ANA titer
• Decreased serum complement levels.
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