NCLEX RN Exam Questions Practice Question
Twenty-four hours after an uncomplicated labor and delivery, a client's WBC is 12,000 cu/mm. The elevation in the client's WBC is most likely an indication of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A WBC of 12,000 cu/mm post-delivery is normal due to the physiological stress of labor, causing leukocytosis. Infection, viruses, or dehydration are less likely without other symptoms.
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