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The nurse is completing a health assessment of the female client with menorrhagia of unknown origin. Which serum laboratory result should the nurse carefully review?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A. Calcium should not be affected by menorrhagia. B. BUN should not be affected by menorrhagia. C. Persistent heavy bleeding can result in anemia, which would be reflected in the client's Hgb level. D. WBCs should not be affected by menorrhagia.