Practice Question
A client is diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect?
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Correct Answer:
Leukocytosis.
Rationale:
🔹 Bacterial pneumonia triggers immune activation, increasing WBC count to fight infection.
🔹 Leukocytosis is primarily neutrophilic, reflecting bacterial etiology.
🔹 Erythrocytopenia, eosinophilia, or thrombocytopenia are not associated with acute bacterial infections.
🔹 Monitoring WBC trends helps evaluate response to antibiotics.
🔹 Recognizing leukocytosis early aids in diagnosing severity and guiding interventions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4