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Complete Blood Count — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

WBC, Hgb, Hct, platelets
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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Complete Blood Count on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Hematocrit is roughly three times the hemoglobin value when hydration is normal.

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