What is the primary classification for an anemia caused by acute, massive hemorrhage within the first few hours?
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Correct answer: Normocytic, normochromic
Acute blood loss initially presents as a normocytic, normochromic anemia. The RBC indices do not change immediately; the anemia is detected as the total volume is restored by fluid shift, diluting the remaining RBCs.
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