The Patient Is Scheduled to Have a Mean Corpuscular Volume

question 24

Multiple Choice

The patient is scheduled to have a mean corpuscular volume (MCV) , mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) , and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) drawn. How would the nurse explain the purpose of these tests?

• A) "These tests will help us determine if you have cancer in your blood."
• B) "We are testing to see if you have an infection."
• C) "These tests will help us determine what kind of anemia you have."
• D) "We are testing to see if you have anemia."

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