A patient with a history of iron-deficiency anemia who has not taken iron supplements for several years is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations. The nurse would expect the patient's laboratory findings to include

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The patient's clinical manifestations indicate moderate anemia, which is consistent with a Hb of 6 to 10 g/dl. The other values are all within the range of low-normal to normal.

A Patient with a History of Iron-Deficiency Anemia Who Has