The health care provider's progress note for a patient states that the complete blood count (CBC)shows a "shift to the left." Which assessment finding will the nurse expect?

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The term "shift to the left" indicates that the number of immature polymorphonuclear neutrophils (bands)is elevated and that finding is a sign of infection. There is no indication that the patient is at risk for hypoxemia,pallor or weakness,or cool extremities.

The Health Care Provider's Progress Note for a Patient States