Are these values normal? If not, what are the abnormalities?
What will be an ideal response?
K.B.'s WBCs and platelets are normal. Her RBCs, Hgb, and Hct are all low. The low RBCs, Hgb, and Hct
are indicative of anemia, which is common in patients with renal failure.
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