Author Question: Which of the following lab values would be indicative of infection? a. decrease in the pH of body ... (Read 37 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following lab values would be indicative of infection?

a. decrease in the pH of body fluids
b. increased neutrophil and lymphocyte count
c. negative cultures of involved body fluids
d. normal leukocyte count with increased eosinophils

Question 2

During which stage of the infectious process does a client with chickenpox see the first skin eruptions of the disease?

a. convalescent c. incubation
b. illness d. prodromal

tuwy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The health history and physical assessment data correlate with the lab results to identify those clients at risk for infections. Lab values indicative of infection would include increased neutrophil and lymphocyte count, normal eosinophils and basophils, and possible increase in monocytes.

Answer to Question 2

D
In the prodromal stage, nonspecific symptoms begin and then become specific to the infectious process. The infectious agent continues to invade and multiply in the host. The client may also be infectious to others during this stage.