The nurse is caring for a patient who is anemic. Which CBC test results demonstrate that the patient's treatment plan is effective and the anemia is resolving? (Select all that apply.)
a. Red blood cell count (RBC) 5.8 million/mm3
b. Hematocrit (HCT) 25%
c. Hemoglobin (HGB) 14 g/dL
d. White blood cell count (WBC) 4500/mm3
e. Platelet count (PLT) 255,000/mm3
ANS: A, C
Red blood cell count of 5.8 million and hemoglobin value of 14 g/dL are both normal. Hematocrit level of 25% is very low and indicative of ongoing anemia. White blood cell and platelet counts are not checked for anemia.
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