The nurse is caring for a patient whose complete blood count reports an abnormal amount of "bands," or immature granulocytes. Based on this finding, which problem does the nurse sus-pect?
a. An ongoing bacterial infection
b. An allergic reaction
c. Impending anemia
d. An overwhelming viral infection
A
Immature white blood cells are released when the more mature circulating cells have not been able to combat an ongoing bacterial infection. Eosinophils increase in response to allergic reac-tions, and red blood cells are associated with anemia. An increase in lymphocytes is seen with a viral infection.
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A) A viral skin disease B) A neoplasm C) A fungal infection D) An allergy
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a. "BPH increases your risk for developing prostate cancer." b. "At your age it is always best to complete cancer screening tests." c. "If prostate cancer is caught early enough there is a very high cure rate." d. "The signs and symptoms of BPH and prostate cancer are the same."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The master gland of the body is the:
a. Thyroid gland b. Adrenal medulla c. Pituitary gland d. Pancreas