You are assessing a patient complaining of abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, and priapism. The pt is also very pale and appears to have a severe respiratory infection. Which of the following should you suspect is occuring with this pt? A. Polycyythemia B. Thrombocyctosis C. Sickle cell disease D. Multiple myeloma

You are assessing a patient complaining of abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, and priapism. The pt is also very pale and appears to have a severe respiratory infection. Which of the following should you suspect is occuring with this pt? A. Polycyythemia B. Thrombocyctosis C. Sickle cell disease D. Multiple myeloma

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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