A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following WBC abnormalities labels this finding?

Left Shift

Leukocytosis

Neutropenia

Leukopenia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Left Shift: This term refers to an increased number of immature neutrophils (bands) and is typically seen in bacterial infections but does not solely describe the high WBC count.
B.   Leukocytosis: This term refers to an elevated WBC count above the normal range (typically >11,000/mm³) and may indicate infection, inflammation, or other conditions.
C.   Neutropenia: Neutropenia refers to a decrease in neutrophils, not an elevated WBC count.
D.   Leukopenia: Leukopenia is a decrease in WBC count, opposite of leukocytosis.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. An infectious disease: Autoimmune diseases are not caused by pathogens.
B. A disease that only affects the elderly: Autoimmune diseases can affect people of any age.
C. A disease in which the body attacks itself: Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly targets its own tissues.
D. A hereditary disease: While some autoimmune diseases may have genetic components, this is not the defining characteristic.

A. Iritis B. Spinal deformity C. Facial rash D. Thickened skin

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Iritis: This is associated more with autoimmune conditions like ankylosing spondylitis rather than SLE.
Spinal deformity is not a typical feature of SLE. Spinal deformities are more commonly seen in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
Facial rash: The characteristic "butterfly" rash over the cheeks and nose is a hallmark finding in SLE.
Thickened skin: SLE typically presents with skin lesions or rashes rather than skin thickening.

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