A nurse is alerted by the laboratory regarding a patient's complete blood count that shows a large shift to the left. What should the nurse assess this to mean about cell level count?
a. Neutrophils have dropped by 10%.
b. Basophils have increased by 25%.
c. Neutrophils have increased by 25%.
d. Neutrophils have increased by 60%.
D
A shift to the left indicates a sharp rise in the neutrophils to approximately 60%. The outpouring of these cells from the marrow indicates a serious and perhaps overpowering infection. Many of the cells are young and will not be able to keep up their work of immunity for as long as more mature cells would maintain immunity.
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A) Polycarbophil absorbs large amounts of water and decreases fluidity of stools. B) Polycarbophil will diminish the absorption of intestinal fiber and water. C) Polycarbophil will provide pain relief and decrease cramping and bloating. D) Polycarbophil will increase bile and diminish bacterial flora in the intestines.
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a. Physician b. Nurse c. Patient's family d. Patient
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A) Failing to recognize people B) Forgetting the phone number C) Forgetting familiar words D) Forgetting the car keys
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True False