Which of the Following Suggests Ongoing Hemolysis in a Patient

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following suggests ongoing hemolysis in a patient who has not had massive blood loss or been hemodiluted?

• A)reticulocyte production index (RPI) of 1
• B)reticulocyte count of 1.3%
• C)drop in hemoglobin of 1.3 g/dL in 1 week
• D)hemoglobin falling 0.5 g/dL

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