Upon analysis, a patient's red blood cells (RBCs) appear microcytic and hypochromic. The nurse recognizes that the patient likely has which condition?
1. iron deficiency anemia
2. acute blood loss anemia
3. chronic blood loss anemia
4. vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Correct Answer: 3
Chronic blood loss depletes iron stores as red blood cell (RBC) production attempts to maintain the RBC supply. The resulting RBCs are microcytic (small) and hypochromic (pale). Iron deficiency anemia results in a fewer number of RBCs being produced. With vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, the RBCs that are produced are macrocytic (large) and misshapen (oval rather than concave). Acute blood loss anemia would result in a low level of RBCs in circulation.
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