A Patient with the Following Values-RBC = 4 $\times$ 10¹²/L, Hgb = 12

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with the following values-RBC = 4.01 $\times$ 10¹²/L, Hgb = 12.5 g/dL, and Hct = 37.2%-will most likely have which of the following RBC indices?

• A)MCV = 92.8 fL, MCH = 31.2 pg, MCHC = 33.6%
• B)MCV = 92.8 fL, MCH = 33.6 pg, MCHC = 31.2%
• C)MCV = 107.8 fL, MCH = 32.1 pg, MCHC = 33.6%
• D)MCV = 132.2 fL, MCH = 32.1 pg, MCHC = 33.5%

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