Although a nurse is unable to identify any obvious signs or symptoms of bleeding, a client repeatedly has tested positive for occult blood in the stool. Which laboratory result is a concern considering this client’s history?
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Iron level 100 mcg/dL
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Uric acid level 6.5 mg/dL
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Hemoglobin level 8.5 g/dL
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Transferrin level 300 mg/dL