This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An elevated leukocyte level (white blood cell count) indicates the presence of infection. ... (Read 47 times)

bobbysung

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
on: Jul 18, 2018
An elevated leukocyte level (white blood cell count) indicates the presence of infection.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

One main cause of wound dehiscence is
 
  a. obesity.
  b. wound infection.
  c. overextended bladder.
  d. perforated bowel.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ecox1012

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Blood should be drawn from patients as a precaution and carefully evaluated for abnormal lab results. An elevated white blood cell count can indicate the patient has an infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Dehiscence is a partial or total separation of the superficial layers of the wound. Wound infection can cause dehiscence.


bobbysung

  • Member
  • Posts: 519
Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

sultana.d

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

West Highland White Terrier West Highland White Terrier
Illustration showing how the primary breast tumor metastasized through the lymphatic and blood vesse Illustration showing how the primary breast tumor metastasized through the lymphatic and blood vesse
Sirius and Its White Dwarf Companion Sirius and Its White Dwarf Companion
Blood Circulation Blood Circulation
A chest X-ray showing pneumonia characterized by the patch of gray-white areas. A chest X-ray showing pneumonia characterized by the patch of gray-white areas.
An electrochemical cell is based on these two half-reactions An electrochemical cell is based on these two half-reactions
Video: Phases of the ovarian cycle

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library