You are caring for three clients who have the following blood count values: Client A has 24,500/mm3 white blood cells (WBCs), client B has 13.4 g/dL hemoglobin, and client C has a 250,000/mm3 platelet count
Which statement correctly describes the condition of each client? A) Client A has a normal WBC count, client B has a higher hemoglobin count than normal, and client C has a normal platelet count.
B) Client A has a higher WBC count than normal, client B has a normal hemoglobin count, and client C has a normal platelet count.
C) Client A has a higher WBC count than normal, client B has a normal hemoglobin count, and client C has a higher platelet count than normal.
D) Client A has a normal WBC count than normal, client B has a normal hemoglobin count, and client C has a normal platelet count.
B
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The normal leukocyte count is between 5000 and 10,000/mm3 . Client A has an increased number of leukocytes greater than 10,000/mm3 and hence has leukocytosis. In adults, the normal amount of hemoglobin is 12.0 to 17.4 g/dL; therefore, client B has a normal hemoglobin count. A normal circulating platelet count is 150,000 to 350,000/mm3 platelets; therefore, client C has a normal platelet count.
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