Which of the following suggests ongoing hemolysis in a patient who has not had massive blood loss or been hemodiluted?
A)reticulocyte production index (RPI) of 1
B)reticulocyte count of 1.3%
C)drop in hemoglobin of 1.3 g/dL in 1 week
D)hemoglobin falling 0.5 g/dL

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A drop in the hemoglobin by greater than 1 g/dL/week can signal ongoing hemolysis provided the clinician has ruled out hemorrhage and hemodilution.

Which of the Following Suggests Ongoing Hemolysis in a Patient