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Case Study 1 Iron Deficiency Anemia
Grand Canyon University: NRS-Pathophysiology
Case Study 1 Iron Deficiency Anemia Based on the results of her lab work, Ms. A has iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency results in the unavailability of iron for hemoglobin synthesis. Iron-deficiency anemia is diagnosed by blood tests that should include a complete blood count (CBC). Additional tests may be ordered to evaluate the levels of serum ferritin, iron, total iron-binding capacity, and/or transferrin. In an individual who is anemic from iron deficiency, these tests usually show the following results: Low hemoglobin (Hg) and hematocrit (Hct) Low mean cellular volume (MCV) Low ferritin Low serum iron (FE) High transferrin or total iron-binding capacity...