It is reported a client has leukocytosis. When checking the laboratory results, the nurse will expect to find:
A)
white blood cell count is less than 5,000/mm3.
B)
white blood cell count is greater than 10,000/mm3.
C)
eosinophil count is less than 5%.
D)
neutrophil count is greater than 50%.
B
Explanation:
A)
Leukocytosis reflects an elevated WBC; normal is 5,000 to 10,000 mm3. A normal eosinophil count is 1% to 3%. A normal neutrophil count is 60% to 70%.
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Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Leukocytosis reflects an elevated WBC; normal is 5,000 to 10,000 mm3. A normal eosinophil count is 1% to 3%. A normal neutrophil count is 60% to 70%.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Leukocytosis reflects an elevated WBC; normal is 5,000 to 10,000 mm3. A normal eosinophil count is 1% to 3%. A normal neutrophil count is 60% to 70%.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Leukocytosis reflects an elevated WBC; normal is 5,000 to 10,000 mm3. A normal eosinophil count is 1% to 3%. A normal neutrophil count is 60% to 70%.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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