NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Practice Question

Which of the following lab data is representative of a client with aplastic anemia?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: (A, B, C) Although all of the lab data are abnormal and although these values are decreased in aplastic anemia, the disorder is defined by severe deficits in red cell, white cell, and platelet counts. Aplastic anemia is typically defined in terms of abnormalities of red blood cell count, usually <1 million, white cell count <2,000, and thrombocytes <20,000.

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