Question

When the white blood cell count is depressed, the classic signs of infection such as redness, local heat, and swelling are not manifested. in this case, should the nurse avoid administering aspirin? when the white blood cell count is depressed, the classic signs of infection such as redness, local heat, and swelling are not manifested. in this case, should the nurse avoid administering aspirin? no, aspirin can still be used to treat the pain. yes, aspirin should be avoided because it will prevent blood clotting. no, aspirin can be used because the infection is still occurring even if the signs are not showing. yes, aspirin should be avoided because it would prevent the remaining white blood cells from responding to the infection. yes, aspirin should be avoided because aspirin would disguise a fever that would indicate infection?

Answer 1

The nurse should avoid administering aspirin since Aspirin would disguise a fever which would indicate infection. White blood cells play an important role in the immunity/immune system of an individual. White blood cell count is performed routinely as part of a complete blood count. A high level of white blood cell count indicate an infection, hypersplenism, bone marrow depression among others.