In reviewing the laboratory results for a patient admitted with hepatic disease, the nurse correlates which results with an increased risk of infection?

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Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, play a crucial role in fighting infection. A neutrophil percentage (neutrophil count) of 30% is low, indicating neutropenia, which increases the risk of infection. Normal neutrophil percentage in adults ranges from 40% to 60%.

In Reviewing the Laboratory Results for a Patient Admitted with Hepatic