The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell differential of a patient. Given the following results, what type of infection is most likely present?
Neutrophils, 50%
Lymphocytes, 45%
Monocytes, 2%
Eosinophils, 2%
Basophils, 1%

Explanation

•The percentage lymphocytes is elevated, which is indicative of a viral infection.

Normal ranges:
•Neutrophils, 55-70%

•Lymphocytes, 20-40%

•Monocytes, 2-8%

•Eosinophils, 1-4%

•Basophils, 0.5-1%

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