Which laboratory value is indicative of a "shift to the left"?
1. Increase in total white blood cell count
2. Increase in absolute neutrophils count (ANC)
3. Increase in platelets
4. Increase in erythrocytes
Increase in total white blood cell count
Rationale: A "shift to the left" phenomenon represents an increase in the total white blood cell count. The bone marrow is stimulated to release a large number of relatively immature cells and juvenile cells as a compensatory mechanism to combat severe infection. An increase in absolute neutrophils, platelets, and erythrocytes is not indicative of a "shift to the left.".
You might also like to view...
Which describes the primary difference between group and individual decision making, besides the number of individuals involved?
1. A decision made by a group is always better than a decision made by one person. 2. A decision made by an individual is always better than a decision made by a group. 3. Before a group decision can be made, one individual decides a group decision would be more appropriate. 4. A cause and effect diagram can only be used in individual decision making.
The nurse is planning care for a patient who is experiencing a crisis. The patient tells the nurse, "I feel out of control, and I can't seem to make any decisions." Which nursing action will best promote effective interventions for this patient?
1. Identifying the patient's level of grief 2. Identifying the origin of the patient's crisis 3. Increasing communication with the patient's significant others 4. Motivating the patient and family to take significant action in relationships
What should be examined as the best way to determine the effectiveness of a health care system?
A. How many resources are expended by the system B. The health of the population served C. The number of noncitizens who seek health care in the system D. Typical cost of routine primary care
The type of arthritis that is caused by increased uric acid levels is
A) gout. B) rheumatoid arthritis. C) osteoarthritis. D) osteoporosis.