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| Where WBC's mature and circulate |
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| Hematologic problems can result from: |
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Impaired production
Impaired function
Abnormal destruction |
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| Main purpose is to act as a liquid transport system between tissues. |
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| Production of RBC;stimulated by hypoxia |
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| Process of destruction of RBC; RBC destruction occurs at the same rate as RBC production |
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| The ratio of RBC volume to volume of whole blood. Measures packed cell volume of RBC's expressed as a percent of the total blood volume. |
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| Measures the number of reticulocytes (immature RBC's) released from the bone marrow into the blood. |
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| Normal Reticulocyte Count |
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| Elevated reticulocyte count |
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| May indicate excessive red cell destruction or hemorrhage. |
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| Megaloblastic/Macrocytic Anemias |
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Folate Deficiency Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Pernicious Anemia |
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| Pernicious Anemia Manifestations |
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| Red beefy tongue, pallor, slight jandice, weakness, diarrhea, paresthesias and proprioception problems |
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| Treatment of Pernicious Anemia |
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Increase meats, eggs, and dairy products.
B12 supplements.
Parenteral replacement of Vitamin B12 for clients with malabsorption problems. |
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