A nurse is reinforcing teaching about laboratory testing with a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an indicator of infection?

A. Incorrect. Decreased platelets are not typically associated with infection but can be indicative of bleeding disorders. B. Incorrect. Increased iron levels are not directly related to infection but can be associated with conditions like hemochromatosis. C. Correct. An increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR. is it a common indicator of inflammation and infection? It reflects the rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube over a specific period. D. Incorrect. Decreased hemoglobin levels are not specific to infection but can be seen in various conditions, including anemia.