The hemoglobin and hematocrit on a newborn are 18.9 g/dL and 60%. How would you interpret these data?
A) Lower than expected on a newborn
B) Higher than expected on a newborn
C) Expected results on a newborn
D) Erroneous results that should be rejected

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These values are within the expected range for a newborn. Newborns typically have higher hemoglobin and hematocrit levels compared to adults due to physiological polycythemia.

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