A patient with renal failure has decreased erythropoietin production. Upon analysis of the patient's complete blood count, the nurse will expect which of the following complete blood count results?
A) Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
B) Decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit
C) Decreased MCV and MCH
D) Increased MCV and MCH
Ans: B
Feedback: The decreased production of erythropoietin will result in a decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit. The patient will have normal MCV and MCH values.
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