Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
While changing the dressing of a client with a leg ulcer, the nurse observes a red, tender, and swollen wound at the site of the lesion.Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, the nurse should note which of the client's laboratory values?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that play a key role in fighting infections. An elevated neutrophil count can indicate the presence of an infection. Therefore, before reporting the finding of a red, tender, and swollen wound at the site of the lesion to the healthcare provider, the nurse should note the client's neutrophil count.