A client's differential count shows the following values: segs 71%, bands 8%. What do these findings indicate?
a. chronic disease c. possible allergic reaction
b. normalcy d. possible bacterial infection
D
The differential count shows the percentages of types of white blood cells (WBCs) in 1 mm3 of blood. Normal ranges include segs 50% to 65%, bands 0% to 5%. An increase in these could indicate a possible bacterial infection.
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