The Complete Blood Count with Differential of a Client Who

question 7

Multiple Choice

The complete blood count with differential of a client who complains of weakness shows the following. Which red blood cell disorder has the client developed?

• A) Alpha thalassemia
• B) Sickle cell anemia
• C) Beta thalassemia
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Ventilation

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs, facilitating gas exchange with the blood.

External Respiration

The exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood through the lung alveoli.

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of irregularly shaped cells that appear to be stratified but are actually a single layer with cilia on their surface, commonly found lining the respiratory tract.

Goblet Cells

are mucus-secreting cells found in the epithelial linings of respiratory and intestinal tracts, helping to protect and lubricate the surfaces.