The health-care provider prescribes laboratory tests following the initiation of treatment for a child who is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia.Which laboratory result should the nurse share with the child's family as an indication of improvement?

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A high reticulocyte count indicates that new red blood cells are being produced by the bone marrow, which is a positive sign of improvement in iron-deficiency anemia. Low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, and normal platelet count do not necessarily indicate improvement in this condition.

The Health-Care Provider Prescribes Laboratory Tests Following the Initiation of Treatment