The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a child who is receiving chemotherapy. To calculate the child's absolute neutrophil count, in addition to the total number of white blood cells, which results would the nurse use? Select all that apply
A) Bands
B) Segs
C) Eosinophils
D) Basophils
Ans: A, B
To calculate the absolute neutrophil count, the nurse would add together the percentage of banded and segmented neutrophils and then multiply the total number of white blood cells reported on the complete blood count by the sum.
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1. Using résumé software and filling in the data requested 2. Using brightly colored paper for the résumé and cover letter 3. Adding graphics such as a picture of a stethoscope to the résumé 4. Asking an experienced nurse to review and edit the résumé
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