A client reports fever and shortness of breath and is diagnosed with pneumonia. A complete blood count with differential shows a white blood count of 16,000 cells/mL with 90% neutrophils, 2% eosinophils, and 1% basophils. Which specific condition has the client developed?
A)Viral pneumonia
B)Bacterial pneumonia
C)Seasonal influenza
D)Systemic lupus erythematosus

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The elevated white blood cell count (16,000 cells/mL) with a high percentage of neutrophils (90%) is indicative of a bacterial infection, which in the context of fever and shortness of breath, suggests bacterial pneumonia.

A Client Reports Fever and Shortness of Breath and Is