A Patient with a Bleeding Problem Is Complaining to Her

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with a bleeding problem is complaining to her physician about excessive fatigue.Physical examination reveals a thin,pale woman with pale mucosal membranes.Significant CBC findings include an MCV of 70 fl.Based on these findings,follow-up testing should be ordered for:

• A)Iron studies
• B)Vitamin B₁₂ and folate assays
• C)Coagulation screening tests
• D)A bone marrow aspirate

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