A Patient's Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Is Low

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient's mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is low. How would the nurse explain this finding to the patient?

• A) "Your red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin."
• B) "Your red blood cells are not consistent in size."
• C) "Your hematocrit is low."
• D) "Your red blood cells are small."

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