An instrument printout indicates that a patient has an RPI of 1.3, hemoglobin of 7 g/dL, and MCV of 112 fl. What can be concluded from this?

a. There is acute hemolysis present.
b. This is the result of iron deficiency.
c. The anemia is associated with renal disease.
d. There could be a nuclear maturation defect.

Correct Answer: D

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