After completing a diet assessment on a 30-year-old woman,the nurse suspects that she may be deficient in iron.Laboratory studies to obtain to verify this condition would be:

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The hemoglobin determination is used to detect iron-deficiency anemia.Hematocrit,a measure of cell volume,is also an indicator of iron status.Cholesterol and triglyceride levels test for hyperlipidemia;serum albumin measures visceral protein status.Urinalysis is a measure of renal function and does not reflect iron-deficiency anemia.

After Completing a Diet Assessment on a 30-Year-Old Woman,the Nurse