Question
A nearly one-year-old infant was diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) on December 26, 2005. The bone marrow examination showed an increase and left shift of megakaryocytes, accompanied by thrombocytopenia. During the hospital stay, the main treatment was intravenous gamma globulin. On the fourth day after the infusion, the examination results were 14.1 white blood cells, 3.6 red blood cells, and 215 platelets, accompanied by slight coughing. After discharge, the infant was given prednisone orally for 7 days, children’s expectorant cough syrup, and amoxicillin for children. Following the doctor’s instructions, prednisone dosage was reduced after 7 days and a follow-up examination was conducted. The follow-up results showed white blood cells of 17.2, red blood cells of 4.99, and platelets of 146. Are these values normal? If not, how should treatment be approached? What precautions should be taken in nursing care?
Answer
Hello, what are the units for the values “WBC17.2, RBC4.99, PLT146”?