A child has been hospitalized with suspected osteomyelitis. The child's white blood cell count (WBC) is 22,000/mm3 and his C-reactive protein is 15 mg/dL. Which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate based on these laboratory values?
A.
The child has an infection somewhere.
B.
The child has osteomyelitis.
C.
The child is immunocompromised.
D.
These tests are not related to the condition.
ANS: A
Elevations in WBCs and C-reactive protein indicate an infection is present, but are not specific for any one kind of infection.
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