The Nurse Is Reviewing a Complete Blood Count with Differential

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing a complete blood count with differential of a client who complains of weakness. The report shows a red blood cell count of 3.2 cells *10⁶, hemoglobin levels of 9 g/dL, hematocrit of 35%, mean corpuscular value of 75, hemoglobin A of 0%, hemoglobin F of 80%, and hemoglobin A2 of 10%. Which red blood cell disorder has the client developed?

• A)Alpha thalassemia
• B)Sickle cell anemia
• C)Beta thalassemia
• D)Autosomal thalassemia

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