
Red blood cells are produced in the
bone marrow. They carry
oxygen around the body. When a patient does not have enough
red blood cells to carry oxygen,
anemia ( Chapter 13) is said to result. Symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, shortness and tachycardia may be noticed.
CBC (
complete blood count) is usually done to check the hemoglobin.
Blood transfusion ( Chapter 1) may be ordered by the doctor if anemia is severe.
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