If a Patient Has a White Blood Cell Count Above

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Short Answer

If a patient has a white blood cell count above 10,000 cells per cubic millimeter of blood, the patient has ________ and probably has a bacterial infection.

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Definitions:

Nasal Cannula

A lightweight tube used to deliver supplemental oxygen or airflow to a patient in need of respiratory help.

Core Temperature

The internal temperature of the body, which is maintained within a narrow range critical for metabolic processes and physiological functions.

Rectally

Refers to the administration of medication or the taking of body temperature through the rectum.

Axillary

Pertaining to the armpit area, often used in measurements of temperature or lymph node evaluation.