The nurse is caring for a patient with anemia. Which laboratory results should the nurse identify as being consistent with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

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Anemia is characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. The normal RBC count for a 28-year-old female is 4.2-5.4 * 10¹²/L, for a 19-year-old female is 4.2-5.4 * 10¹²/L, for a 31-year-old male is 4.5-5.9 * 10¹²/L, and for a 43-year-old female is 4.2-5.4 * 10¹²/L. The normal MCV for a 19-year-old female is 80-96/mm³. Therefore, the laboratory results that are consistent with anemia are:- RBC = 4.4 * 10¹²/L in a 31-year-old male- MCV = 72/mm³ in a 19-year-old female- RBC = 5.7 * 10¹²/L in a 43-year-old female

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Anemia