A Doctor Orders a Complete Blood Cell Count for a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

A doctor orders a complete blood cell count for a patient. The results include a breakdown of the total white blood cell (WBC) count into percentages of five different types of white cells. The nurse identifies this as

• A) A left shift.
• B) A right shift.
• C) A differential.
• D) Leukocytosis.

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Definitions:

Confidentiality

The ethical principle or legal right that a professional will keep certain information shared by clients or patients strictly private.

Duty to Protect

Duty to protect is a legal and ethical obligation of mental health professionals to take steps to protect individuals who are in imminent danger of harming themselves or others.

Aftercare

A program of post-hospitalization care and treatment in the community.

State Mental Hospital

A public institution providing inpatient psychiatric care and treatment for individuals with mental health disorders.