A patient is diagnosed with a low red blood cell count.The nurse should assess this patient for which finding?
A)History of fractures
B)Carbohydrate intake
C)Location of joint replacements
D)Renal functioning

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Renal functioning is important to assess in a patient with a low red blood cell count because the kidneys produce erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Impaired renal function can lead to decreased erythropoietin production and, consequently, anemia.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Low Red Blood Cell