Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an adolescent female client and notes a WBC count of 16,000/mm┬▓ with increased immature neutrophils (bands) and normal monocytes. Which of the following is the appropriate analysis of the results?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
An increased WBC count with increased bands (immature neutrophils) indicates an acute infectious process.