A patient's white blood cell count is:
WBC: 6,000 cells/mm3
Segmented neutrophils: 30%
Lymphocytes: 70%
This patient has an infection, yet the WBC count is low. What does this indicate? Select all that apply.
A) A low WBC count with an infection may indicate a fungal disease.
B) The neutrophil count may indicate depressed bone marrow.
C) The neutrophil count may indicate a stress response due to hospitalization.
D) A low WBC count may indicate early stages of leukemia
B, C
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