The nurse evaluates the lab reports for the patients on the unit,and recognizes the report requiring the most immediate attention is for the patient with RBCs,_____ mil/mm³;WBCs,_____ mil/mm³;and Hb,_____ g/dL.

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The low RBCs and low hemoglobin suggests possible anemia or blood loss.The normal range for adults is red blood cell (RBC)count 4.2 to 6.2 mil/mm³ ;white blood cell (WBC)count: 4500 to 11,000/mm³;and hemoglobin (Hb): females,12.0 to 16.7 g/dL;males,13.0 to 18.0 g/dL.

The Nurse Evaluates the Lab Reports for the Patients on the Unit,and