A nurse is caring for a client with who is experiencing leukocytosis.When providing care to this client,which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Instruct the client on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush.
B) Assess for bleeding and bruising.
C) Assess for source of infection.
D) Place the patient in reverse isolation precautions.

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A) A client with leukocytosis has a white blood cell (WBC) count that is elevated above normal (>10,000 mm³) which is an indication of infection. The appropriate action by the nurse is to assess the client for a source of the infection. Instructing the client on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush and assessing for bleeding and bruising would be appropriate actions for a client with decreased platelet levels, or thrombocytopenia. Placing the client in reverse isolation precautions would be appropriate for the client with neutropenia, a decrease in the number of neutrophils.
B) A client with leukocytosis has a white blood cell (WBC) count that is elevated above normal (>10,000 mm³) which is an indication of infection. The appropriate action by the nurse is to assess the client for a source of the infection. Instructing the client on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush and assessing for bleeding and bruising would be appropriate actions for a client with decreased platelet levels, or thrombocytopenia. Placing the client in reverse isolation precautions would be appropriate for the client with neutropenia, a decrease in the number of neutrophils.
C) A client with leukocytosis has a white blood cell (WBC) count that is elevated above normal (>10,000 mm³) which is an indication of infection. The appropriate action by the nurse is to assess the client for a source of the infection. Instructing the client on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush and assessing for bleeding and bruising would be appropriate actions for a client with decreased platelet levels, or thrombocytopenia. Placing the client in reverse isolation precautions would be appropriate for the client with neutropenia, a decrease in the number of neutrophils.
D) A client with leukocytosis has a white blood cell (WBC) count that is elevated above normal (>10,000 mm³) which is an indication of infection. The appropriate action by the nurse is to assess the client for a source of the infection. Instructing the client on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush and assessing for bleeding and bruising would be appropriate actions for a client with decreased platelet levels, or thrombocytopenia. Placing the client in reverse isolation precautions would be appropriate for the client with neutropenia, a decrease in the number of neutrophils.

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