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What does a reduction in HCT (Hematocrit) commonly indicate?
What does a reduction in HCT (Hematocrit) commonly indicate?
- Increased oxygen carrying capacity
- Increase in red blood cell production
- Improvement in blood viscosity
- Presence of anemia (correct)
Which of the following best defines anemia?
Which of the following best defines anemia?
- Increased white blood cell count
- Reduced HCT or hemoglobin (correct)
- Normal levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells
- Enhanced hemoglobin levels in the blood
Why is it essential for clinicians to recognize anemia in patients?
Why is it essential for clinicians to recognize anemia in patients?
- It may reflect underlying health issues that require treatment (correct)
- It usually resolves without intervention
- It has no significant clinical relevance
- It often indicates a need for increased fluid intake
In cats, what laboratory measurement is commonly associated with diagnosing anemia?
In cats, what laboratory measurement is commonly associated with diagnosing anemia?
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What is the potential consequence of unrecognized anemia in an animal?
What is the potential consequence of unrecognized anemia in an animal?
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