Which of the following lab tests determines early stages of iron deficiency when iron stores are diminishing?
a. decreased serum ferritin
b. decreased transferrin
c. decreased hemoglobin
d. decreased hematocrit
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A physician writes an order for Mrs. Wilson to receive parenteral lipids twice a week. The purpose of this order is to
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a. 6% b. 12% c. 29% d. 34%
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