The Nurse Working with a Child in the Pediatric Unit

The nurse working with a child in the pediatric unit gets a lab report back on the child, which shows an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of slightly less than 500 per cubic millimeter. This ANC tells the nurse which of the following things?

A) The neutrophil count is approaching normal and the child is on the way to recovery.
B) Even normal body flora can put the child at risk for serious life-threatening bacterial infections.
C) Vital signs need to be taken at least every two hours with all temperatures taken rectally.
D) The child needs an iron-rich diet and needs to add more fresh fruits and vegetables to the diet.