A client is diagnosed with a parasitic infection. The nurse realizes that which of the following white blood cell counts will be elevated?

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Eosinophils are white blood cells that are elevated in response to parasitic infections, as well as allergies and asthma. Basophils may be elevated in allergic reactions and some types of leukemia, but not specifically parasitic infections. Lymphocytes play a role in the immune response but are not specifically elevated in parasitic infections. Neutrophils are typically elevated in bacterial infections.

A Client Is Diagnosed with a Parasitic Infection