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The client recovering from bowel surgery has developed a systemic infection. The most recent laboratory report indicates a "left shift" in the differential. What is the nurse’s best action?
A.   Prepare to administer antipyretics for severe fever.
B.   Document the information as the only action.
C.   Discontinue the intravenous antibiotics.
D.   Notify the health care provider.
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I agree. A shift to the left is the over production of baby neuts (bands). they are not effective in fighting infection, and when their numbers surge, it means that the pathogen is winning. Notify the HCP and anticipate change in antibiotics.
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9 years ago
Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
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