What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient with the following CBC findings? WBC: 8.8 × 103/µl; RBC: 3.01 × 103/µl; Hgb: 10.3 g/dL; Hct: 32.2%; MCV: 74 fL; MCHC: 28.3 g/dL; Plt: 400 × 103/µl; RDW: 18.4%; Reticulocytes: 2.1%.
Identify which anemia is the patient experiencing, which tests should be ordered and what type of treatment should be followed.
-Discussion topic must be at least 500 words.
-Discussion MUST include references (less than 5 years old) and citations on APA style 7 edition.
