Upon entering Ms. Newhouse's hospital room, the phlebotomist introduced herself and explained she was going to collect blood for laboratory tests requested by the physician. The patient became very anxious and said she was frightened of needles; then she started sweating from being frightened of the procedure. This patient's emotional stress could lead to a decrease in which of the following?
A) white blood cell count
B) serum iron level
C) albumin
D) glucose

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Emotional stress can lead to a temporary increase in the body's release of stress hormones, such as cortisol, which can decrease serum iron levels. This is because stress hormones can affect iron metabolism, leading to a transient decrease in serum iron.

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