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    STU 25SUM1 Pediatric Competency Proctored Exam

    When reviewing the complete blood cell count report for a child suspected of having a viral infection, the suspicion increases with elevated:

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Neutrophils are typically elevated in bacterial infections, not viral infections. B. Lymphocytes often increase in response to viral infections, so an elevated lymphocyte count supports the suspicion of a viral etiology. C. Eosinophils are primarily associated with allergic reactions and parasitic infections. D. Basophils are involved in inflammatory and allergic responses but are not a primary indicator of viral infection.

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