Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following WBC abnormalities labels this finding?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Leukocytosis refers to an elevated WBC count above the normal range (typically >11,000/mm³) and may indicate infection, inflammation, or other conditions.