A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with a parasite. Which lab result should the nurse check for a response to the parasite?
a. Monocytes
b. Eosinophils
c. Neutrophils
d. Macrophages
ANS: B
Eosinophils serve as the body's primary defense against parasites. Monocytes and neutrophils are phagocytic. Macrophages are not active against parasites; they act as long-term defense against infections.
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