Interpret the Following Results: WBC Count,1

Multiple Choice

Interpret the following results: WBC count,1.4 × 10⁹/L;bone marrow shows myeloid hypoplasia with a decreased M:E ratio of 1:1.There is no history of medications or drug exposure.What can be concluded from this?

A) The patient has a pseudoneutropenia.
B) The patient has a neutropenia resulting from decreased production.
C) The patient has a neutropenia resulting from increased loss in circulation.
D) The patient has a neutropenia resulting from toxin exposure.