A client is admitted to the unit with a high count of lymphocytes. In reviewing the laboratory findings, the nurse will expect to find the following in addition to the high lymphocyte count: Select all that apply
1. A presence of T cells.
2. A presence of B cells.
3. A presence of natural killer cells (NK cells).
4. A presence of basophils.
5. A presence of thrombocytes.
1. A presence of T cells.
2. A presence of B cells.
3. A presence of natural killer cells (NK cells).
Rationale: A presence of T cells. Approximately 60% to 70% of blood lymphocytes are T cells. A presence of B cells. Approximately 10% of blood lymphocytes are B cells. A presence of natural killer cells (NK cells). Natural killer cells (NK cells) are a type of lymphocytes that are functionally distinct from T and B cells. A presence of basophils. Basophils are a different type of white blood cell than lymphocytes. A presence of thrombocytes. Thrombocytes are a different type of cell that prevents blood from clotting.
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