A 45-year-old female undergoes splenectomy to remove a tumor. Which of the following is most likely to occur following surgery?
A) Leukocytosis
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Decreased red blood cell count
D) Increased white blood cell count

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Splenectomy often results in leukocytosis, which is an increase in the number of white blood cells, as the spleen plays a role in filtering and removing old or damaged blood cells.

A 45-Year-Old Female Undergoes Splenectomy to Remove a Tumor