The nurse assessing a differential sees an increase in immature neutrophils (bands) and is aware that this indicates:
a. a significant hemorrhage.
b. aplastic anemia. c.
an overwhelming bacterial infection.
d. beginning recovery from an infection.
ANS: C
An increase in immature neutrophils (bands) is called bandemia, and it indicates an overwhelming bacterial infection.
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