The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a s…
The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a severe illness and has these laboratory results: Test ResultsNormal Values WBC 2,500/µL5,000-10.000/µL Neutrophils1500 cells/µL2500-8000 cells/µL Lymphocytes 19%20%-40% Monocytes 11%2%-8% Eosinophils 4%1%-5% Basophils 0%0.5%-1% RBC 4.2 x106/µl4.2-5.4 x106/µl Hemoglobin 13 g/dLF: 12-16 g/dlM: 14-18g/dl Hematocrit 40%f: 37%-47%M: 42%-52% Platelet count 250,000/µL150,000 – 400,000/µL Based on the laboratory results, what is the highest-priority nursing action?