The nurse is reviewing assessment data collected during a routine physical examination. Which finding should be investigated as a pathological process of the hematologic system?
1. WBC: 9000
2. Enlarged spleen
3. Hemoglobin: 15.0%
4. Pulse rate 86 beats per minute
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Rationale: White blood cell count of 9000 is within normal limits for an adult.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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