Nurs 3366 assignment 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Questions 1-4 refer to the following scenario: A young woman presents to her nurse practitioner complaining of SOB and fatigue. She states that her menstrual periods have been very heavy. (norm RBC = 4-6million; norm MCV = 80-95). 1. What is her most likely diagnosis and CBC results? a. macrocytic anemia; RBCs = 3 mill & MCV = 102. Wrong—MCV high, meaning cells BIG in size—doesn’t fit with scenario of losing blood (and iron) steadily during menses, which usually results in compensato...

complaining of SOB and fatigue. She states that her menstrual periods have been very heavy. (norm RBC = 4-6million; norm MCV = 80-95). 1. What is her most likely diagnosis and CBC results? a. macrocytic anemia; RBCs = 3 mill & MCV = 102. Wrong—MCV high, meaning cells BIG in size—doesn’t fit with scenario of losing blood (and iron) steadily during menses, which usually results in compensatorily SMALLER RBCs. b. microcytic anemia; RBCs = 3 mill & MCV = 70. Correct—RBCs < 4mill ! a...

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