The nurse is caring for a patient who is anemic. Which CBC test results demonstrate that the patient's treatment plan is effective and the anemia is resolving? A) Red blood cell count (RBC) 5.8 million/mm³ B) Hematocrit (HCT) 25% C) Hemoglobin (HGB) 14 g/dL D) White blood cell count (WBC) 4500/mm³ E) Platelet count (PLT) 255,000/mm³

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Red blood cell count of 5.8 million and hemoglobin value of 14 g/dL are both normal. Hematocrit level of 25% is very low and indicative of ongoing anemia. White blood cell and platelet counts are not checked for anemia.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Anemic