While Reviewing the White Blood Cell Count Differential for a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

While reviewing the white blood cell count differential for a patient, the nurse notes that the basophil count is elevated. What does this laboratory value indicate to the nurse?

• A) The patient is experiencing an acute hypersensitivity reaction.
• B) The patient has a parasitic infection.
• C) The patient is fighting chronic infection.
• D) The patient is fighting cancer.

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