A Patient Sample Had a Retic Count of 5% and Hematocrit

question 9

Essay

A patient sample had a retic count of 5% and hematocrit of 25%. Normal hematocrit is 45%. How would a bone marrow evaluation help you determine whether the bone marrow is responding to the pancytopenia?

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Low Context Cultures

Cultures that rely heavily on explicit and direct communication, valuing clarity and precision in language.

Spoken Words

Verbal communication or expressions conveyed through voice, in contrast to written or nonverbal forms.

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