Identify the likely acute hematologic system disorder

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Answer the following questions based on the specific patient in the scenario.

1. Identify the likely acute hematologic system disorder the patient is experiencing.

2. Explain the underlying pathophysiology (aka. cellular/tissue changes) and relate it to abnormal findings in the patient's history, physical exam, and diagnostic test results.

3. Explain additional diagnostic testing, medical treatment, and nursing care to treat the patient and/or prevent future complications.

Scenario: A 28-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with complaints of extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale skin. She reported a gradual onset of symptoms over the past three months, with worsening in the last two weeks. The patient had no significant medical history and was not taking any medications. Family History Patient's father diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) at age 62 Paternal aunt diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) at age 58 No other known hematologic disorders in immediate family Physical Examination - Pale conjunctiva and skin - Tachycardia (heart rate 110 bpm) - Systolic flow murmur - Mild splenomegaly Laboratory Results - Hemoglobin: 6.2 g/dL (normal range: 12.0-15.5 g/dL) - Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): 74 fL.

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