The nurse is reviewing the complete blood count of a client who presents with fever. The white blood cell count of the client is 15,000 cells/mL. Which condition has the client developed?

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A white blood cell count of 15,000 cells/mL indicates leukocytosis, which is an increased number of white blood cells in response to infection or inflammation.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Complete Blood Count of a Client