A patient has a low red blood cell count. The nurse realizes that the patient's body will produce more red blood cells (RBCs) in response to which of the following?

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The body produces more RBCs in response to hypoxia, a condition where there is a lack of oxygen in the body. This triggers the hormone erythropoietin to signal the bone marrow to produce more RBCs. Calcium, eating, and activity do not directly stimulate RBC production.

A Patient Has a Low Red Blood Cell Count