The nurse explains that the definitive laboratory finding confirming the diagnosis of sickle cell anemia is
A) folate deficiency.
B) hemoglobin level of less than 9 g/dl.
C) increase in hemoglobin G (Hgb G).
D) presence of hemoglobin S (Hgb S).

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The presence of Hgb S is the definitive finding that confirms the diagnosis of sickle cell anemia.

The Nurse Explains That the Definitive Laboratory Finding Confirming the Diagnosis