You have been called for a patient with a sickle cell crisis. In reviewing the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia, you understand that the underlying problem is:
A) Blood that is thick and cool, and has difficulty circulating
B) Abnormal hemoglobin formation that means the blood cannot carry oxygen as efficiently
C) An abnormally elevated number of white blood cells, which causes microemboli in the capillary beds
D) A decreased amount of circulating RBCs that do not release O2
B) Abnormal hemoglobin formation that means the blood cannot carry oxygen as efficiently
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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