The nurse is reviewing the lab work of a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis. Which diagnostic study confirms the diagnosis?
A) Complete blood count
B) Positive blood culture
C) Serum cardiac antigens
D) Immunosuppressant assay
B
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A positive blood culture identifies the microorganism circulating in the blood. Slight leukocytosis is common but can be associated with other disease processes. Serum cardiac antigens and immunosuppressant assay are not typical diagnostic studies.
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