MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134650623
Author: Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 29CT
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Case summary:
In the given case, a woman complains of fatigue, chills along with shortness of breath. Her blood test reports show anemia and a bleeding ulcer.
Characters in the case:
A woman who is suffering from anemia.
Adequate information:
Woman has a bleeding ulcer, which is leading to loss of blood and, thus, anemia.
To determine:
The type of anemia the patient is suffering from a bleeding ulcer.
Given information:
A woman shows symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, and chills along with shortness of breath. Her blood test reports show anemia and a bleeding ulcer.
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MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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