Questions: On reviewing the blood reports of a client who presents with a fever, the nurse finds the white' blood cell count is 13,000/microliter. Which term does the nurse use when documenting this finding? Leukocytosis Leukopenia Neutrophilia Immunopenia

On reviewing the blood reports of a client who presents with a fever, the nurse finds the white' blood cell count is 13,000/microliter. Which term does the nurse use when documenting this finding?
Leukocytosis
Leukopenia
Neutrophilia
Immunopenia

Transcript text: On reviewing the blood reports of a client who presents with a fever, the nurse finds the white' blood cell count is 13,000/microliter. Which term does the nurse use when documenting this finding? Leukocytosis Leukopenia Neutrophilia Immunopenia

Solution

The answer is the first one: Leukocytosis.

Explanation for each option:

Leukocytosis: This term refers to an increased white blood cell (WBC) count in the blood. A normal WBC count typically ranges from 4,000 to 11,000/microliter. A count of 13,000/microliter indicates an elevated level, which is consistent with leukocytosis. Therefore, this is the correct term for the finding.
Leukopenia: This term describes a decreased WBC count, which is the opposite of what is observed in this case. Since the WBC count is elevated, leukopenia is incorrect.
Neutrophilia: This term specifically refers to an increase in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. While neutrophilia can be a component of leukocytosis, the term leukocytosis is more general and appropriate for describing an overall increase in WBC count.
Immunopenia: This term refers to a deficiency in the immune system, often characterized by a reduced number of immune cells. It does not apply to an elevated WBC count.

In summary, the nurse should document the finding as leukocytosis, as it accurately describes the elevated white blood cell count.

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