Which Lab Value Is Most Concerning in an Infant with Fever

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which lab value is most concerning in an infant with fever and a suspected bacterial infection?

• A) C-reactive protein of 11.5 mg/L
• B) Lymphocyte count of 8.7
• C) Platelet count of 475
• D) White blood cell count of 14

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Definitions:

Unsaturated Fatty Acid

A type of fatty acid that contains one or more double bonds in its hydrocarbon chain, affecting its melting point and health implications.

Saturated Fatty Acid

A type of fatty acid in which the hydrocarbon chain contains no double bonds, making it fully saturated with hydrogen atoms.

Lecithin

A fatty substance found in animal and plant tissues, widely used as an emulsifier in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Triglyceride

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood, made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acid chains, the main form of fat stored by the body.