Lab Results for Your Patient Have Just Been Sent from the Lab

Multiple Choice

Lab results for your patient have just been sent from the lab and the lab tech has flagged the reticulocyte count as higher than normal. Which statement best describes why you should be concerned about a higher than normal recticulocyte count?

A) This may be an indication of leukemia.
B) This may be evidence of a myocardial infarction.
C) It may be a result of polycythemia.
D) This may indicate a severe hemorrhage.
E) It is a common side effect of iron- deficiency anemia.