The nurse is reviewing a patient's assessment data upon admission to the acute care facility and observes signs of iron deficiency anemia that include:
a. RBCs 5.0 mil/mm3.
b. WBCs 5.0 mill/mm3.
c. hemoglobin 14.0 g/dL.
d. pale conjunctivae.
D
Pale conjunctivae are an indication of anemia.
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