Which of the following assessment findings is most likely to occur following a splenectomy?
A) Leukocytosis
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Decreased red blood cell count
D) Decreased platelets

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Following a splenectomy, leukocytosis (an increase in white blood cells) is common because the spleen plays a role in filtering blood and managing white blood cell levels.

Which of the Following Assessment Findings Is Most Likely to Occur