Read the following excerpt from a health record: Subjective Reason for Consult: I was asked to see this 8-year-old boy to evaluate his anemia. History of Present Illness: Billy Caspar presented initially to his primary care provider with decreased energy and pallor. He had recently had a rash on his hands and a fever, both of which have improved over the past few days. A hematocrit was performed in the office and it was critically low. In addition, the patient had a flow murmur and appeared lethargic. He was sent to the hospital for admission. He was transfused with 2 units of prbcs and hematology was consulted. According to the information from this health record, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The medical profession caring for Billy Caspar wanted to determine the ratio of red blood cells to his total blood volume.
B. The patient was given a test that separated his blood.
C. A Hct was performed in the office.
D. All of these.
E. None of these.
Answer: D
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