Jordan works in a hematology lab and processed a blood report showing 22,000 white blood cells/mm³ of blood for a patient. He suspects this patient has a bacterial infection leading to ________.

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A white blood cell count of 22,000/mm³ is significantly higher than the normal range (4,000-11,000/mm³) and is indicative of leukocytosis, which is an increase in the number of white blood cells. In this case, it is likely the result of a bacterial infection. Sickle cell anemia (A), polycythemia (B), and anemia (C) are conditions related to red blood cells and would not be indicated by a high white blood cell count. Leukopenia (E) is a decrease in the number of white blood cells and would not be indicated by a count of 22,000/mm³.

Jordan Works in a Hematology Lab and Processed a Blood