How can you have a high peripheral white count and still be neutropenic?
What will be an ideal response?
Neutropenia refers to a low number of neutrophils. Even if the total white count is extremely high, there can still be a decreased number of neutrophils. This situation often occurs in lymphocytic leukemia, in which the vast majority of the white cells are lymphocytes.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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When a healthcare practitioner fails to exercise ordinary care and the patient is injured, the practitioner may be charged with ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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