A patient has a hematocrit of 48 percent and a hemoglobin of 15 g/dl. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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In adult males, the normal range for hematocrit is 40-54 percent, and for hemoglobin it is 13.5-17.5 g/dl. Therefore, a hematocrit of 48 percent and a hemoglobin of 15 g/dl are both within the normal range for an adult male. Option A is incorrect because both values are normal, not just one. Option B is incorrect because this statement is true for many different combinations of hematocrit and hemoglobin values, but it does not address the specific values given. Option C is incorrect because both values are actually normal, not low.

A Patient Has a Hematocrit of 48 Percent and a Hemoglobin