When the nurse assesses her patient's laboratory studies, the nurse notes an increase in several cell counts on the complete blood count
The nurse would expect an increase in what cell count due to the fact that these are the first cells to arrive at the site where inflammation occurs?
A) Eosinophils
B) Red blood cell
C) Lymphocytes
D) Neutrophils
Ans: D
Feedback: Neutrophils are the first cells to arrive at the site where inflammation occurs. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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