Patient Results Indicate an RPI of 1

question 17

Essay

Patient results indicate an RPI of 1.8 and an MCV of 10⁹ fl.Do these results make sense?
Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O, essential for most life forms on earth, involved in respiration and energy production in cells.

Drain

To remove fluid, often from a body cavity, wound, or other source of accumulation, typically using a tube or other mechanism.