A patient experiencing compensated hemolytic disease would show which of the following lab results? A) RBC count: 2.8 × 10¹²/L B) MCV: 73 fL C) MCHC: 28 g/dL D) Hb 15.4 g/dL

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Compensated hemolytic disease means that the body is able to compensate for the destruction of red blood cells by producing more, so the Hb levels would be normal or high, as in this case where Hb is 15.4 g/dL. A low RBC count (choice A) and low MCV (choice B) and MCHC (choice C) indicate anemia, which is not consistent with compensated hemolytic disease.

A Patient Experiencing Compensated Hemolytic Disease Would Show Which of the Following