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Adelphi UniversityNUR 0302-481Hematology
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Anatomy & Physiology Review Bone marrow – last test you would do. Blood components Red blood cells (erythrocytes) White blood cells Platelets Accessory organs of blood ... formation Spleen Liver Anemia A deficiency in the Number of erythrocytes (RBCs) Quantity of hemoglobin Volume of packed RBCs (hematocrit) Not a specific disease Manifestation of a pathologic process Classified by laboratory review of Complete blood count (CBC) Reticulocyte count Peripheral blood smear Anemia – high reticulocyte count Causes of Anemia It is a prevalent condition with many diverse causes such as blood loss, impaired production of erythrocytes, or increased destruction of erythrocytes. • Because RBCs transport oxygen (O2), erythrocyte disorders can lead to tissue hypoxia. • This hypoxia accounts for many of the signs and symptoms of anemia. [Show More]
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