An Anemic Patient Has a Reticulocyte Production Index (RPI)of 1

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Multiple Choice

An anemic patient has a reticulocyte production index (RPI) of 1.What does this value suggest?

• A) Erythropoiesis is inadequate and indicative of possible pathology.
• B) Erythropoiesis is occurring at a rate equal to red blood cell degradation.
• C) Erythropoiesis is proceeding at a normal rate.
• D) Both B and C are correct.

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