Interpret the Following Results: WBC Count 1

question 5

Multiple Choice

Interpret the following results: WBC count 1.4 x 10⁹/L; bone marrow shows myeloid hypoplasia with a decreased M:E ratio of 1:1.There is no history of medications or drug
Exposure.What can be concluded from this?

• A)The patient has a pseudoneutropenia.
• B)The patient has a neutropenia due to decreased production.
• C)The patient has a neutropenia due to increased loss in circulation.
• D)The patient has a neutropenia due to toxin exposure.

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