The nurse is caring for a client who has frequent allergic reactions to allergens. The nurse reviews the client's WBC (white blood count) and expects to see a rise in which value during the client's allergic reaction?
1. Red blood cells
2. Neutrophils
3. Eosinophils
4. Platelets
Answer: 3
1. Red blood cells are not a part of the white count.
2. Neutrophils are responsible for destroying foreign matter, and are elevated during infection.
3. Eosinophils are elevated during an allergic response.
4. Platelets are separate from the white count, and are a part of the body's clotting mechanism.
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