After reviewing the results of a complete blood count on a patient who is diagnosed with an acute infection, what will the nurse expect to see elevated?
A) Basophil count
B) Eosinophil count
C) Hematocrit
D) Neutrophil count
D
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During an acute infection, the neutrophils are rapidly produced in response to the interleukins released by active white blood cells. They move to the site of insult to attack the foreign substance. Eosinophils are often increased in an allergic response. Basophils would only increase with generalized bone marrow stimulation. The hematocrit level is increased in polycythemia.
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