Question

A patient reports having shortness of breath and fatigue on brisk walking for the past 2 weeks. the patient has also experienced menorrhagia for the past 2 months. the patient's blood reports show decreased hemoglobin and an increased red blood cell count. which condition is the patient most likely experiencing?

Answer 1

The patient is experiencing less oxygen in the blood. Menorrhagia is the same thing as a menstrual period, which can cause anemia. Anemia causes less oxygen flow due to a lower red blood cell count. The function of red blood cells s to carry oxygen throughout the body.