The nurse is reviewing the complete blood count (CBC) for a client admitted with abdominal pain. Which of the following information will be most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

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The elevation in WBCs indicates that an abdominal infection may be the cause of the client's pain and that further diagnostic testing is needed. The monocytes are at a normal level. The slight decreases in hemoglobin and platelet count also would be reported but would not require any immediate action.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Complete Blood Count (CBC) for a Client