It is reported that a client has leukocytosis. When checking the laboratory results, the nurse will expect to find:
1. White blood cell count is less than 5000/mm3.
2. Eosinophil count is less than 5%.
3. Neutrophil count is greater than 50%.
4. White blood cell count is greater than 10,000/mm3.
Answer: 4
1. Leukopenia is a low white blood cell count.
2. A normal eosinophil count is 1-3%.
3. A normal neutrophil count is 60-70%.
4. Leukocytosis is an elevated WBC.
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