On reviewing the blood reports of a client who presents with a fever, the nurse finds the white blood cell count is 13,000/microliter. Which term does the nurse use when documenting this finding?

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Leukocytosis is the term used to describe an increase in the white blood cell count, which is the case with a count of 13,000/microliter, indicating an immune response, often due to infection or inflammation.

On Reviewing the Blood Reports of a Client Who Presents