Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which of the following laboratory values would be most concerning to the nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A WBC count of 800/mm┬│ is severely low and indicates a high risk for infection, which is particularly concerning in a client with HIV, as it suggests significant immunosuppression and vulnerability to opportunistic infections.