How would you classify an anemic patient whose reticulocyte count is 0.5%?
A) Hypoproliferative
B) Extravascular hemolytic
C) Maturation defect
D) Survival defect

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A reticulocyte count of 0.5% suggests that the bone marrow is not producing enough red blood cells, indicating a hypoproliferative anemia. In extravascular hemolytic anemia, the reticulocyte count is usually elevated as the bone marrow tries to replace the destroyed red blood cells. Maturation and survival defects also typically show higher reticulocyte counts.

How Would You Classify an Anemic Patient Whose Reticulocyte Count