The patient has a history of iron deficiency anemia. The value most indicative of iron deficiency anemia is
a. a hemoglobin of 8 g/dL.
b. a leukocyte count of 8,000/mm3.
c. an RBC of 6 million/mm3.
d. a platelet count of 20,000/mm3.
A
Blood studies will show RBC count and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels to be below normal. The normal hemoglobin level is 14 to 18 g/dL for males.
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