Evaluating various signs and symptoms

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The nurse is screening a patient for severe sepsis and is evaluating various signs and symptoms. The applicable conditions for this patient are: Leukocytosis, as the WBC (white blood cell) count is >12,000 mm3. Leukopenia, as the WBC count is also noted to be <4,000 mm3, which seems contradictory and may require clarification or could indicate a fluctuating condition. Tachycardia, with a heart rate of >90 beats per minute. The other conditions listed (hyperglycemia and tachypnea) are not mentioned in the patient's data provided.

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