Why Would a COPD Patient Have a Higher Percentage of Red

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why would a COPD patient have a higher percentage of red blood cells than a healthy person without COPD?

• A) To better fight lung infections
• B) To make the blood "thinner"
• C) To help prevent spontaneous bleeding in the lungs
• D) To carry additional oxygen to the cells

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