A 34-year-old male presents in the emergency room with extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. His skin and sclera appear to have a yellowish discoloration. These findings are consistent with which type of anemia?
A) Posthemorrhagic anemia
B) Iron deficiency anemia
C) Aplastic anemia
D) Hemolytic anemia

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The yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera is indicative of jaundice, which is seen in hemolytic anemia. This type of anemia is caused by the destruction of red blood cells, leading to a decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells and the release of excess bilirubin. Extreme fatigue and shortness of breath are also common symptoms of hemolytic anemia.

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