Electrolyte Disturbances in Patients with Renal Failure Can Lead to the Formation

question 30

Multiple Choice

Electrolyte disturbances in patients with renal failure can lead to the formation of these cells on the peripheral blood smear:

• A) Burr cells
• B) Nucleated red blood cells
• C) Macrocytes
• D) Target cells
• E) Spherocytes

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