Calculate C.O.'s absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and describe its significance
What will be an ideal response?
To calculate an ANC, the formula is:
ANC WBC %Neutrophils %Bands
ANC 1200 0.05 0.05 120/mm3
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Because the ANC is less than 500/mm3, C.O. has a severe risk of lethal infection
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