The patient has developed a "shift to the left." The nurse would expect which value on the complete blood count?
A)Increased bands
B)Increased eosinophils
C)Decreased lymphocytes
D)Increased monocytes

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A "shift to the left" means there is an increase in immature white blood cells, or bands. Therefore, the nurse would expect an increased number of bands on the complete blood count.

The Patient Has Developed a "Shift to the Left