A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count of a client who presents with an infection. The report indicates the white blood cell count is 9,000/microliter, neutrophil count is 8,500, leukocyte count is 4,000, eosinophil count is 600/microliter, and basophil is 1%. Which terminology does the nurse associate with this finding?

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Neutrophilia is the correct term because the neutrophil count is significantly elevated (8,500), indicating an increased number of neutrophils, which is common in response to infection.

A Nurse Is Reviewing the Complete Blood Count of a Client