Which of the Following Assessment Findings of a Newly Admitted

Multiple Choice

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) .