The nurse is aware that which of the following represents the most common red blood cell disorder?
1. Polycythemia
2. Hemolysis
3. Anemia
4. Erythropoiesis
3. Anemia
Rationale:
Anemia is the most common red blood cell disorder, involving a low count and decreased hemoglobin content. Polycythemia is an abnormally high RBC count. Hemolysis represents the process of RBC destruction, while erythropoiesis is the term for RBC production.
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a. True b. False