A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased reticulocyte count.On the basis of this finding, the nurse should suspect which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
A)Blood loss
B)Alcoholism
C)Hemolytic anemia
D)Aplastic anemia
E)Iron-deficiency anemia

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An increased reticulocyte count indicates that the bone marrow is producing more red blood cells, which can occur in response to blood loss, hemolytic anemia (where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made), and iron-deficiency anemia (as the body attempts to compensate for the lack of iron needed to make hemoglobin).

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Reticulocyte Count