Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A client who takes daily supplemental iron tablets for iron deficiency anemia reports feeling increasingly fatigued. Which laboratory value should the nurse review?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C because a complete blood count assesses hemoglobin and hematocrit, indicating anemia severity. Choice A is unrelated to anemia. Choice B is not directly relevant. Choice D assesses liver function, not anemia.