When looking at white blood cell differentials,nurses know that patients have early,acute inflammatory reactions when they notice elevations of which leukocyte?

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Neutrophils are the first responders to an acute inflammatory response and are elevated in the early stages of inflammation. Monocytes may be elevated in chronic inflammation, eosinophils may be elevated in allergic reactions or parasitic infections, and basophils may be elevated in allergic reactions or certain types of leukemia.

When Looking at White Blood Cell Differentials,nurses Know That Patients