A client complains of lower right abdominal pain and nausea, and appendicitis is suspected. Which of the following lab reports would assist in confirming the diagnosis?
a. 5,000/mm3 WBC (white blood cells); 50% neutrophils
b. 10,000/mm3 WBC; 75% neutrophils
c. 15,000/mm3 WBC; 85% neutrophils
d. 2,000/mm3 WBC; 40% neutrophils
B
Appendicitis, the most common inflammation of the GI tract, occurs when the vermiform appendix attached to the cecum becomes inflamed, gangrenous, or infected; the appendix may rupture and cause peritonitis from introduction of fecal content into the abdominal cavity. The client experiences right lower quadrant pain, nausea, and anorexia. An elevation in white blood cells (normal 4,500/mm3 to 11,000/mm3) and neutrophils (50% to 75%) will verify the physical symptoms.
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