A Patient Sample Comes Off an Automated Cell Counter with a Failure

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient sample comes off an automated cell counter with a failure of the red cell "rule of three." The red count is lower than expected given the hemoglobin.The MCV,MCH,and MCHC are elevated.Which of the following is the most likely reason for this failure?

• A)megaloblastic anemia
• B)lyse-resistant red cells
• C)cold agglutinin
• D)lipemia

Grasp the concept of homogeneous products and their characteristics.

Appreciate the significance of income changes on consumer choice sets and budget constraints.

Learn the principle of diminishing marginal utility and how utility affects consumer choices.

Understand the process and significance of second-order conditioning.

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Definitions:

Elemental Iodine

A nonmetallic element in the halogen group, appearing as a dark gray/purple solid at room temperature and used in medicine and nutrition.

Goiter

An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, often resulting in a visible swelling in the neck, which can be caused by iodine deficiency.

Kwashiorkor

A form of malnutrition caused by inadequate protein intake, characterized by edema, stunted growth, and other health issues.

Overnourished

A condition in which an individual has consumed nutrients, especially calories, in excess of dietary requirements, leading to overweight and obesity.