Which of the Following Is the Poorest Prognostic Sign for a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the poorest prognostic sign for a patient with a bacterial infection?

• A) High white count with mature neutrophils
• B) High white count with immature neutrophils
• C) High white count with few toxic changes in neutrophils
• D) Low white count with immature neutrophils and toxic changes

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