Which of the following assessment findings of a newly admitted 30-year-old male client would be most likely to cause his physician to suspect polyarteritis nodosa?
A) The man's blood work indicates polycythemia (elevated red cell levels) and leukocytosis (elevated white cells).
B) The man's blood pressure is 178/102, and he has abnormal liver function tests.
C) The man is acutely short of breath, and his oxygen saturation is 87%.
D) The man's temperature is 101.9°F, and he is diaphoretic (heavily sweating).

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Polyarteritis nodosa is associated with abnormal liver function and acute hypertension. Anemia, not elevated red cells, is a manifestation, while respiratory symptoms, diaphoresis, and fever are not noted to be accompaniments.

Which of the Following Assessment Findings of a Newly Admitted