A patient is admitted with a severe infection. Which of the following laboratory values will be elevated in this patient?
1. platelets
2. red blood cells
3. band neutrophils
4. Eosinophils
3
Rationale: Mature neutrophils are termed segmented cells, however in the presence of a severe infection the body will attempt to release neutrophils before maturity. These immature neutrophils are termed bands. The band level will increase creating a "shift to the left.". Platelets and red blood cells do not increase in the presence of an infection. Eosinophils are elevated in allergies and parasitic infections.
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