A Patient's Laboratory Tests Show an Increased LDH, a Decreased

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory tests show an increased LDH, a decreased haptoglobin, schistocytes, spherocytes, and polychromasia on the peripheral blood smear.Physical exam revealed splenomegaly.Excessive destruction of erythrocytes may be occurring in the:

• A)Blood vessels.
• B)Spleen.
• C)Marrow.
• D)Lymph nodes.

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