Patient X has a hemoglobin of 11 g/dL (Normal: 12-16 g/dL) and a hematocrit of 33% (Normal: 36-48%). From this information, which of the following can be assessed?

a. This patient has an anemia.
b. This patient has an anemia of chronic disease.
c. This patient has a folate-deficiency anemia.
d. This patient has iron-deficiency anemia.


a

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