Interpretation of Elevated WBC Count

Very Easy Reduction Of Risk Potential Laboratory Values

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient at risk for infection. The normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count in adults is 4,500 to 11,000 cells/mcL. The nurse notes that the patient's WBC count is 15,000 cells/mcL. What does this laboratory value indicate?

The patient is normal.

The patient is immunosuppressed.

The patient may have an infection.

The patient's blood count is low.

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