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neverstopbelieb

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A patient with long-standing bronchiectasis also has pneumonia. Which of the following hematology test results would be expected?
 
  1. Decreased red blood cell (RBC) count
  2. Decreased white blood cell (WBC) count
  3. Elevated WBC count
  4. Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
  a. 1, 2
  b. 3, 4
  c. 2, 4
  d. 1, 3, 4

Question 2

What is the most common cause of a chylothorax?
 
  a. Thoracic duct trauma
  b. Abdominal tumor
  c. GERD
  d. Pyloric stenosis


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robbielu01

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
An elevated WBC (leukocyte) count will result from the body's reaction to infection. Chronic hypoxemia from bronchiectasis will cause the body to increase RBC (erythrocyte) production, resulting in increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.

Answer to Question 2

A
When the thoracic duct is damaged by trauma, a chylothorax can result. Thoracic duct trauma is the most common cause of a chylothorax.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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