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What does it mean if a patient’s hematocrit is low?

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Retry Correct Incorrect A person’s hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in their blood. Anemia is a condition in which there are not enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout the body.
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What does it mean if a patient’s hematocrit is low?

  • They have weakened mobility
  • They are going deaf
  • They have a low white blood cell count
  • They are anemic
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