Question

which of the following values would help to determine the type of anemia a patient has? rdw mchc mcv serum iron

Explanation:

To determine the type of anemia, MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) is crucial. MCV measures the average volume of red blood cells. Different anemias (e.g., microcytic, normocytic, macrocytic) are classified based on MCV values. RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width) assesses variation in red blood cell size, MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration) relates to hemoglobin concentration in red cells, and serum iron is more for iron - related deficiency assessment but not the primary classifier of anemia type like MCV.

Answer:

C. MCV