Asthma

Asthma ( 35 Questions)

A client with asthma is undergoing diagnostic testing. Which laboratory test is commonly used to measure inflammation in the airways and help diagnose asthma?


Correct Answer: A

A) Correct. A CBC can detect elevated levels of white blood cells (eosinophils) associated with airway inflammation in asthma.

B) Incorrect. Serum cholesterol levels are not a primary diagnostic test for asthma.

C) Incorrect. Urinalysis is used to assess kidney function and detect abnormalities in the urine, not for asthma diagnosis.

D) Incorrect. ESR is a nonspecific test used to detect inflammation in the body but is not specific to asthma diagnosis.




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