The nurse is reviewing the complete blood count of a client who presents with a fever. It shows that the white blood cell count is 3,000/microliter. What should the nurse use when documenting this finding?

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A white blood cell count of 3,000/microliter is lower than the normal range of 4,000-11,000/microliter, indicating leukopenia, which is an abnormally low white blood cell count. Leukocytosis refers to an abnormally high white blood cell count, and neutrophilia refers specifically to an increase in neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cell. None of these terms accurately describe a white blood cell count of 3,000/microliter, so the best choice is B, leukopenia.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Complete Blood Count of a Client