A nurse is caring for a patient who asks, "The doctor said I have leucopenia. What does that mean?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

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Leucopenia means a lower than normal white blood cell count, which puts the patient at a higher risk for infection. Choice A is incorrect as it describes leukocytosis, which is an increase in white blood cell count. Choice B describes a different condition called leukemoid reaction. Choice C is incorrect as it describes leukocytosis again.

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