Interpret the Following Results: WBC Count, 1

question 8

Multiple Choice

Interpret the following results: WBC count, 1.4 × 10⁹/L; bone marrow shows myeloid hypoplasia with a decreased M:E ratio of 1:1. There is no history of medications or drug exposure. What can be concluded from this?

• A) The patient has a pseudoneutropenia.
• B) The patient has a neutropenia resulting from decreased production.
• C) The patient has a neutropenia resulting from increased loss in circulation.
• D) The patient has a neutropenia resulting from toxin exposure.

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