What is the normal range for basophils in the bloodstream?

Basophils are a type of white blood cell, specifically a form of granulocyte, that play a role in the body's immune response, particularly in allergic reactions and inflammatory processes. The normal range for basophils in the bloodstream is typically quite low compared to other types of white blood cells.

The correct range for basophils is generally understood to be between 0.01 to 0.3 x 10^9/L, which translates to 10 to 300 basophils per microliter of blood, or equivalently, expressed in the context of the provided options, would align closely with lower numeric findings rather than the ranges in the options presented.

To clarify, the ranges provided in the choices indicate much larger numbers than what is clinically observed or defined as normal for basophils. Choosing the range of 15-50 x 10^6/L reflects a misunderstanding of scale since the typical reference ranges for basophils do not reach into millions in a direct sense. This misunderstanding can lead to significant misinterpretation of laboratory results.

Understanding these values is crucial for practical nursing, as recognizing the typical count can affect diagnostic and treatment decisions when addressing patient conditions related to immune responses. In practice however always refer to