A Patient with a Bleeding Problem Is Complaining to Her

Multiple Choice

A patient with a bleeding problem is complaining to her physician about excessive fatigue.Physical examination reveals a thin,pale woman with pale mucosal membranes.Significant CBC findings include an MCV of 70 fl.Based on these findings,follow-up testing should be ordered for:

A) Iron studies
B) Vitamin B₁₂ and folate assays
C) Coagulation screening tests
D) A bone marrow aspirate