Laboratory studies on a client with pneumonia reveal leukopenia. For which health problem should the nurse plan care for this client?
1. Nothing, since an infection is not present.
2. Fungal infection
3. Viral infection
4. Bacterial infection
Answer: 3
1. Leukopenia, a decrease in WBC, is seen in anemias, viral infections, and autoimmune disorders.
2. Fungal infections cause leukocytosis, or an elevated WBC.
3. Leukopenia, a decrease in WBC, is seen in anemias, viral infections, and autoimmune disorders.
4. Bacterial infections cause leukocytosis, or an elevated WBC.
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