The nurse practitioner is evaluating the complete blood coun…
The nurse practitioner is evaluating the complete blood count of a 12-month-old infant. The CBC reveals microcytic, hypochromic anemia, and a hemoglobin of 9.5 g/dL. On physical examination, the infant has mild pallor with no hepatosplenomegaly. What diagnosis would the NP most likely determine?
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The nurse practitioner is evaluating the routine lab work of a pregnant client. The NP recognizes that a slightly low hemoglobin and hematocrit count for this client is most likely related to physiological anemia of pregnancy. What mechanism would most likely contribute to this client’s anemia?
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