A Patient Who Has a Red Blood Cell Count of 3,275,000

question 97

Multiple Choice

A patient who has a red blood cell count of 3,275,000 cells per microliter of blood will likely exhibit which of the following symptoms?

• A) Increased risk of internal bleeding
• B) Increased risk of deep vein thrombosis
• C) Increased risk of anemia
• D) Increased risk of developing an infection

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Definitions:

Pleurodynia

A condition characterized by a sudden and severe pain in the muscles between the ribs or in the diaphragm, often caused by infections.

Pleura

A double-layered membrane surrounding each lung and lining the chest cavity, facilitating lung movement.

Sputum

Mucus and other matter coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically examined to diagnose illness.

Rhonchus

A coarse rattling sound somewhat like snoring, usually caused by secretion in bronchial airways.