A Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Has a Hemoglobin Level of 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL.The nurse would consider this anemia to be related to inflammation if which other findings are present? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

A) The patient has low vitamin B12 levels.
B) Laboratory testing shows elevated hepcidin level.
C) Increased destruction of erythrocytes is occurring.
D) Serum iron levels are low.
E) The patient's stools are guaiac positive.