When assessing a patient for signs of an infection, the nurse recognizes which laboratory result as indicative of an infection?
a. Lowered red blood cell count
b. Increased white blood cell count
c. Lowered white blood cell count
d. Increased red blood cell count
ANS: B
Increased white blood cell count may indicate an infection.
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1. Major depressive episode2. Schizophrenia 3. Anorexia nervosa4. Alzheimer's disease
Despite the challenges, public health systems are now available. Good examples of these systems have implemented vocabulary and messaging standards, are used to make public health decisions in a clinical setting, and provide data for public health policy
One of the best examples is: a. the linkage of local electronic health records in the 50 states to public health reporting databases. b. immunization information systems. c. geographical informatics systems for reporting environmental issues. d. direct lab reporting of conditions and diseases such as lead poisoning.
Structured models of communication, such as the Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) and Greeting, Respectful listening, Reviewing, Recommending or
Requesting [More Information], and Rewarding (GRRRR), can help to manage stress during an emergency while ensuring accurate information is exchanged. Indicate whether this statement is true or false.