Peritonitis
Peritonitis ( 48 Questions)
Anemia refers to a low red blood cell count or hemoglobin level and is not directly related to an elevated white blood cell count.
An elevated white blood cell count is a common indicator of infection, such as in peritonitis, as the body's immune response is heightened to combat the inflammation and infection.
Hypoalbuminemia refers to low albumin levels in the blood and is not directly related to an elevated white blood cell count.
Dehydration may result in elevated blood cell counts due to hemoconcentration, but it is not the primary cause of an elevated white blood cell count in peritonitis.
Choice A reason:
Anemia refers to a low red blood cell count or hemoglobin level and is not directly related to an elevated white blood cell count.
Choice B reason:
An elevated white blood cell count is a common indicator of infection, such as in peritonitis, as the body's immune response is heightened to combat the inflammation and infection.
Choice C reason:
Hypoalbuminemia refers to low albumin levels in the blood and is not directly related to an elevated white blood cell count.
Choice D reason:
Dehydration may result in elevated blood cell counts due to hemoconcentration, but it is not the primary cause of an elevated white blood cell count in peritonitis.