The Nurse Recognizes That the Elderly Patient's Poor Perfusion of Body

The nurse recognizes that the elderly patient's poor perfusion of body tissues is due to the patient's diagnosis of a blood disorder. Which of the following would best explain the patient's issue?

A) The patient's dehydration prevents circulation of free oxygen in the blood plasma.
B) The patient's low red blood cell (RBC) count prevents oxygen from adhering to the membranes.
C) The patient's low hemoglobin count provides less surface for the adherence of oxygen.
D) The patient's high white blood cell (RBC) count signifies an infection and need for more oxygen.

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