A patient with cancer has impaired hematopoiesis. Upon evaluation of the patient's laboratory studies, the nurse would expect to see which of the following abnormalities?
A) Decreased red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet levels
B) Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
C) Decreased sodium, potassium, and calcium levels
D) Increased ammonia, creatinine, and albumin levels
Ans: A
Feedback: The red bone marrow located within bone cavities produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets through a process referred to as hematopoiesis. Impaired hematopoiesis leads to decreased levels of red and white blood cells and platelets.
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