A client presents to an acute care facility with a report of chest pain. The complete blood count report of the client shows a red blood cell count of 3.0 cells *10⁶, hemoglobin levels of 10g/dL, hematocrit of 35%, mean corpuscular value of 70, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin of 2

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The client's blood report indicates iron-deficiency anemia, characterized by a low red blood cell count, low hemoglobin levels, and low mean corpuscular volume (MCV), which suggests the red blood cells are smaller than normal, a common sign of iron-deficiency anemia.

A Client Presents to an Acute Care Facility with a Report