A patient with an open leg wound has a white blood cell (WBC)count of 13,500/µL and a band count of 11%.What action should the nurse take first?

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The increase in WBC count with the increased bands (shift to the left)indicates that the patient probably has a bacterial infection,and the nurse should obtain wound cultures.Antibiotic therapy and/or dressing changes may be started,but cultures should be done first.The nurse will continue to monitor the wound,but additional actions are needed as well.

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