White Blood Cell Nursing Considerations, Normal Range, Nursing Care, Lab Values Nursing

White Blood Cell (WBC)

Normal: 4,500 - 10,000 cells/mcL

Indications:
 Evaluate for infection

Description: White blood cells (WBCs) are created in the bone marrow. Their primary function is to defend the body against infection. There are various types of WBCs which have different shapes and functions. Decreased WBC count is called Leukopenia and increased WBC count is called Leukocytosis.

What would cause increased levels?
 Infection/inflammation
 Leukemic Neoplasia
 Trauma/stress
 Tissue necrosis
 Pregnancy
 Cushing Disease
 Asthma
 Allergic reaction

What would cause decreased levels?
 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
 Anemia
 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
 Chemotherapy/radiation
 Overwhelming infections (WBCs are all used up)

[davidshaw]

As a result on a male person 48yrs of age, white blood cells count is 3.94 in a blood test. Is it in a good range please??

[felathafela]

My wife is pragnent and low of white blood cell and advised to clean the baby what shall we do pliss help