A patient has the following CBC values:
RBCs: 4.9 million/$\mu$L
WBCs: 9,000/$\mu$L
Platelets: 230,000/$\mu$L
Hemoglobin: 15 g
Hematocrit: 42%
Which of the following would you expect in this patient?
A)anemia
B)an infection
C)bruising and bleeding
D)None of these; all values are within normal limits.

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All of the CBC values are within normal limits. Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are both measures of the amount of oxygen-carrying proteins in the blood and are used to diagnose anemia. The patient's values are not consistent with anemia. The WBC count is used to evaluate the immune system and the platelet count is used to assess blood clotting ability. The patient's values for both are within normal limits, making an infection or problems with clotting less likely. Lastly, there is no indication of bruising or bleeding, making option C an unlikely choice as well.

A Patient Has the Following CBC Values: RBCs: 4 μ\muμ L WBCs: 9,000

A Patient Has the Following CBC Values:
RBCs: 4 $\mu$ L
WBCs: 9,000