Are there any abnormal labs that should be addressed to improve Mrs. Williams' overall health? Explain the possible cause(s) for each abnormal lab result
What will be an ideal response?
• Low Hgb, Hct, mean cell volume, mean cell Hgb, and mean cell Hgb content
- Due to her low consumption of iron-containing foods (e.g. meat); based upon her usual intake, her daily iron consumption is about 6 mg per day (below the RDA)
• Elevated RBC distribution
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• Urinary ketones
- Because Mrs. Williams is starving, her metabolism is altered and her production of ketones (to supply her body with fuel) is elevated due to her inadequate energy intake
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