The Nurse Notes That the Patient's Neutrophil Count Is Less

question 52

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that the patient's neutrophil count is less than 500 cells/microliter.The nurse realizes that this patient is

• A) is at low risk for infection.
• B) is at mild risk for infection.
• C) is at moderate risk for infection.
• D) is at severe risk for infection.

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