What Abnormality in the Complete Blood Count Is Often Seen

question 18

Multiple Choice

What abnormality in the complete blood count is often seen in a patient with chronic lung disease that causes significant hypoxemia?

• A)leukocytosis
• B)anemia
• C)polycythemia
• D)leukopenia

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