A Differential Blood Count Has Been Ordered on a Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

A differential blood count has been ordered on a patient being admitted for surgery. How would the nurse explain the purpose of this test?

• A) "This test will measure your clotting ability before you are taken to surgery."
• B) "This test measures the total number of white blood cells."
• C) "This test assesses whether you have responded to the blood transfusion you received last week."
• D) "This test measures percentages of the different white blood cells to help us determine if you have an infection."

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Definitions:

Net Receivables

The amount of money expected to be received from all outstanding accounts receivable after deducting allowances for doubtful accounts.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Short-Term Investments

Investments that are made with the expectation of converting them into cash within a short period, usually one year or less.

Net Receivables

the total amount of money owed to a company by its customers minus any amounts that are expected to be uncollectible.