A male patient complains of physical weakness and fatigue.A blood test shows his hematocrit to be 30%.Which of the following diagnoses is the least likely to explain his symptoms?

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Lung disease is the least likely to directly cause a low hematocrit, which is indicative of anemia. Anemia is more directly related to internal bleeding, iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, or kidney disease affecting erythropoietin production.

A Male Patient Complains of Physical Weakness and Fatigue