Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following blood test results should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply
Correct answer
A,B,D,E
Rationale
A. Elevated ESR is commonly seen in inflammatory conditions such as pericarditis, indicating inflammation or tissue damage. B. Increased CRP is an acute-phase reactant produced in response to inflammation, making it a useful marker in pericarditis. D. Increased BNP is produced by the heart in response to increased pressure and volume overload, which can occur in pericarditis. E. Increased troponin I may be observed in pericarditis, especially with myocardial involvement, due to cardiac muscle cell damage.