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 results?
A) An increased hemoglobin and decreased hematocrit
B) A decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit
C) A decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and red cell distribution width (RDW)
D) An increased MCV and RDW
Ans: B
Feedback:
The decreased production of erythropoietin will result in a decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit. The patient will have normal MCV and RDW because the erythrocytes are normal in appearance.
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