A client is diagnosed with appendicitis. One of the laboratory tests the nurse would expect to monitor would be:

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The white blood cell (WBC) count is a common laboratory test used to diagnose appendicitis. In appendicitis, the appendix becomes inflamed and infected, leading to an increase in the number of white blood cells in the body. Therefore, monitoring the WBC count can help determine the severity of the condition and guide treatment. Serum sodium, Hgb and Hct, and bilirubin levels are not typically used to diagnose appendicitis.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Appendicitis