A 20-year-old female has an increase in eosinophils.When the patient wants to know the most likely cause of the eosinophilia.What is the nurse's best response?
A) Parasitic invasion and allergic reactions
B) Viral and bacterial infections
C) Stress and anxiety reactions
D) Fungal infections and delayed hypersensitivity

Question

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Parasitic invasion can lead to eosinophilia.
Viral infections do not lead to eosinophilia; parasitic invasions do.
Stress and anxiety reactions do not lead to eosinophilia; parasitic invasions do.
Fungal infections do not lead to eosinophilia; parasitic invasions do.

A 20-Year-Old Female Has an Increase in Eosinophils