Which assessment data indicates to the nurse that a patient has a chronic iron deficiency?
A) A gradual increase in hematocrit
B) A gradual increase in hemoglobin
C) Microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells
D) Macrocytic, normochromic red blood cells

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Microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells are characteristic of chronic iron deficiency anemia, indicating smaller than normal and pale red blood cells due to insufficient hemoglobin.

Which Assessment Data Indicates to the Nurse That a Patient