Final answer:
The diagnostic result that requires further assessment in this case is the WBC count of 12,000/mm³. An elevated WBC count can indicate an infection or inflammation in the abdominal area. Further assessment is needed to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms.
Step-by-step explanation:
Diagnostic result requiring further assessment:
The diagnostic result that requires further assessment in this case is option d: WBC count 12,000/mm³. An elevated WBC count can indicate an infection or inflammation. Given the symptoms of upper abdominal pain, radiating to the right shoulder, nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia, further assessment is needed to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms.
The client's symptoms, such as upper abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder, nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia, suggest possible gallbladder or liver issues. The elevated WBC count may suggest infection or inflammation in the abdominal area. Further assessment, such as imaging tests or more specific laboratory tests, may be required to identify the exact cause of the client's symptoms.
Additional information:
The other diagnostic results mentioned (AST 45 units/L, ALT 39 international units/L, Total LDH 200 units/L) are within the normal range or only slightly elevated, which may not be as concerning as the elevated WBC count.