Upon Entering Ms

Multiple Choice

Upon entering Ms. Newhouse's hospital room, the phlebotomist introduced herself and explained she was going to collect blood for laboratory tests requested by the physician. The patient became very anxious and said she was frightened of needles; then she started sweating from being frightened of the procedure. This patient's emotional stress could lead to a decrease in which of the following?

A) white blood cell count
B) serum iron level
C) albumin
D) glucose