and vertigo. Upon physical exam, the physician notes that the patient’s lips are chapped and spooning the nails. When asked, the patient admits to feeling cold often. The physician orders a CBC, suspecting a hematology condition. The patient’s Hgb and Hct are low, along with her RBC count. a. Based on physical symptoms and lab results thus far, which hematologic condition is most likely?

and vertigo. Upon physical exam, the physician notes that the patient’s lips are chapped and spooning the nails. When asked, the patient admits to feeling cold often. The physician orders a CBC, suspecting a hematology condition. The patient’s Hgb and Hct are low, along with her RBC count. a. Based on physical symptoms and lab results thus far, which hematologic condition is most likely?

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