A Patient Reports Severe Abdominal Cramping and Diarrhea

A patient reports severe abdominal cramping and diarrhea.Assessment reveals a temperature of 102°F (38.8°C) and pulse of 82 beats/min.Results of a complete blood count reveal lower than normal segmented and banded neutrophils and higher than normal lymphocytes.Which type of infection does the nurse suspect this patient is most likely experiencing?

A) Viral
B) Fungal
C) Parasitic
D) Bacterial

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