Which assessment finding is considered a normal change in an older patient's hematological system?
1. Mild anemia
2. Decrease in lymphocyte function
3. Decrease in platelet adhesiveness
4. Increased number of stem cells in the bone marrow
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Rationale: Mild anemia is not a normal part of the aging process, and should be investigated and treated.
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