You're looking at your patient's complete blood count (CBC) and notice that he has a normal hematocrit but low hemoglobin. What is the most likely cause for this result?

A) iron-deficiency anemia
B) aplastic anemia
C) hemorrhagic anemia
D) renal anemia
E) hemolytic anemia


Answer: A) iron-deficiency anemia

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