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Increased white blood cell count is a finding that the nurse should expect to indicate inflammation and healing. White blood cells are the main components of the immune system that fight against infection and promote tissue repair. An elevated white blood cell count reflects an increased production and mobilization of these cells in response to inflammation and healing.
Decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate is not a finding that the nurse should expect to indicate inflammation and healing. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a measure of how fast red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube. A high erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates increased inflammation, as inflammatory proteins cause red blood cells to clump together and fall faster. A low erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates decreased inflammation or normal conditions.
Decreased C-reactive protein level is not a finding that the nurse should expect to indicate inflammation and healing. C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver that increases in response to inflammation or tissue damage. A high C-reactive protein level indicates increased inflammation, as C-reactive protein binds to damaged cells and activates the complement system, which enhances the inflammatory response. A low C-reactive protein level indicates decreased inflammation or normal conditions.
Increased albumin level is not a finding that the nurse should expect to indicate inflammation and healing. Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that maintains the osmotic pressure and fluid balance in the blood vessels. A low albumin level indicates malnutrition, liver disease, kidney disease, or chronic inflammation, as albumin is lost or consumed by these conditions. A high albumin level indicates dehydration, steroid use, or normal conditions.
Choice A reason:
Increased white blood cell count is a finding that the nurse should expect to indicate inflammation and healing. White blood cells are the main components of the immune system that fight against infection and promote tissue repair. An elevated white blood cell count reflects an increased production and mobilization of these cells in response to inflammation and healing.
Choice B reason:
Decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate is not a finding that the nurse should expect to indicate inflammation and healing. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a measure of how fast red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube. A high erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates increased inflammation, as inflammatory proteins cause red blood cells to clump together and fall faster. A low erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates decreased inflammation or normal conditions.
Choice C reason:
Decreased C-reactive protein level is not a finding that the nurse should expect to indicate inflammation and healing. C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver that increases in response to inflammation or tissue damage. A high C-reactive protein level indicates increased inflammation, as C-reactive protein binds to damaged cells and activates the complement system, which enhances the inflammatory response. A low C-reactive protein level indicates decreased inflammation or normal conditions.
Choice D reason:
Increased albumin level is not a finding that the nurse should expect to indicate inflammation and healing. Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that maintains the osmotic pressure and fluid balance in the blood vessels. A low albumin level indicates malnutrition, liver disease, kidney disease, or chronic inflammation, as albumin is lost or consumed by these conditions. A high albumin level indicates dehydration, steroid use, or normal conditions.