A client comes to the hospital with symptoms of an allergic reaction from an antibiotic. Which blood cells would show an increase in the complete blood count report?

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An allergic reaction would lead to an increase in eosinophils, as they are involved in allergic reactions and parasitic infections. Neutrophils and basophils may be increased in response to bacterial or viral infections, but not in an allergic reaction. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

A Client Comes to the Hospital with Symptoms of an Allergic