A Hospitalized Patient's Lab Work Is as Follows: WBC 2000

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized patient's lab work is as follows: WBC 2000, bands 14.8%, and segmented neutrophils 5. The healthcare professional calculates the patient's absolute neutrophil count (ANC) . What action does the professional take next?

A) Implements protocols to prevent life-threatening infections
B) Encourages the patient to limit any visitors for the present time
C) Does nothing; this is a normal ANC for the white cell count
D) Holds the patient's medications until the ANC returns to normal