The nurse is caring for a patient who has a white blood cell (WBC) count of 8,000/mm3. What concern does the nurse have about this finding?
a. The patient has an infection.
b. The patient is at risk for infection.
c. The patient has a hematological disorder.
d. There is no concern; this is a normal finding.
ANS: D
A normal WBC count is 5,000 to 10,000/mm3. 8,000 is not a concern. A high count is a sign of infection, and a low count places a patient at risk for infection. Any variation from normal may signal a hematological disorder.
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