Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
While caring for a client with a full thickness burn covering 40% of the body, the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound. Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, the nurse should review which of the client's laboratory values?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Purulent drainage suggests infection. Reviewing the WBC count helps assess the body's immune response to infection, guiding further management.