A nurse is caring for a client with who is experiencing leukocytosis. When providing care to this client, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A)Instructing the client on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush
B)Evaluating the client for bleeding and bruising
C)Assessing the client for the source of infection
D)Placing the client in reverse isolation

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A)A client with leukocytosis has a white blood cell (WBC)count that is elevated above normal (>10,000 mm³), which is an indication of infection. The appropriate action by the nurse is to assess the client for the source of infection. Providing instruction on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush and evaluating for bleeding and bruising would be appropriate actions for a client with thrombocytopenia, or decreased platelet levels. Reverse isolation would be appropriate for a client with neutropenia, or a decrease in the number of neutrophils.
B)A client with leukocytosis has a white blood cell (WBC)count that is elevated above normal (>10,000 mm³), which is an indication of infection. The appropriate action by the nurse is to assess the client for the source of infection. Providing instruction on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush and evaluating for bleeding and bruising would be appropriate actions for a client with thrombocytopenia, or decreased platelet levels. Reverse isolation would be appropriate for a client with neutropenia, or a decrease in the number of neutrophils.
C)A client with leukocytosis has a white blood cell (WBC)count that is elevated above normal (>10,000 mm³), which is an indication of infection. The appropriate action by the nurse is to assess the client for the source of infection. Providing instruction on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush and evaluating for bleeding and bruising would be appropriate actions for a client with thrombocytopenia, or decreased platelet levels. Reverse isolation would be appropriate for a client with neutropenia, or a decrease in the number of neutrophils.
D)A client with leukocytosis has a white blood cell (WBC)count that is elevated above normal (>10,000 mm³), which is an indication of infection. The appropriate action by the nurse is to assess the client for the source of infection. Providing instruction on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush and evaluating for bleeding and bruising would be appropriate actions for a client with thrombocytopenia, or decreased platelet levels. Reverse isolation would be appropriate for a client with neutropenia, or a decrease in the number of neutrophils.

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