The nurse is providing care to a patient who has a decreased neutrophil count and elevated hepatic enzymes.Which data in the patient's health history supports this laboratory data indicating an increased risk for infection?

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Cirrhosis of the liver can lead to a decreased neutrophil count and elevated hepatic enzymes, which increases the risk for infection. Anorexia nervosa may lead to a decreased neutrophil count, but does not typically impact hepatic enzymes or increase the risk for infection. Acute renal failure and pulmonary disease may impact laboratory values, but are not typically associated with an increased risk for infection based solely on these laboratory results.

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