A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following WBC
abnormalities is consistent with the findings?
A. Neutropenia
B. Leukocytosis
C. Left shift
D. Leukopenia - answerB. Leukocytosis (WBC count greater than 10,000/mm3 , which indicate
inflammation or infection.)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has measles. The nurse should expect an
increase in which of the following types of WBCs?
A. Neutrophils
B. Basophils
C. Lymphocytes
D. Eosinophils - answerC. Lymphocytes (increase with viral infections, such as measles, mumps, and
mononucleosis.)
A nurse is preparing to administer a scratch test to a client who has possible food and environmental
allergies. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform prior to the procedure? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Cleanse the pt skin with povidone-iodine.
B. Ask the pt about previous reactions to allergens.
C. Ask the client about medications taken the past several days.