A decreased RBC count can be due to: Select all that apply
1. Bleeding that results in an abnormal loss of erythrocytes.
2. Abnormal destruction of erythrocytes.
3. Lack of needed hormones and elements for production of erythrocytes.
4. Bone marrow suppression.
5. An excessive production of hormones needed for the production of erythrocytes.
1. Bleeding that results in an abnormal loss of erythrocytes.
2. Abnormal destruction of erythrocytes.
3. Lack of needed hormones and elements for production of erythrocytes.
4. Bone marrow suppression.
Rationale: Bleeding that results in an abnormal loss of erythrocytes. This causes a lowering of RBC count. Abnormal destruction of erythrocytes. This causes a lowering of RBC count. Lack of needed hormones and elements for production of erythrocytes. This causes a lowering of RBC count. Bone marrow suppression. This causes a lowering of RBC count. An excessive production of hormones needed for the production of erythrocytes. This would cause an increase in RBC count.
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