Name That Anemia
Fatigue, glossitis, paresthesia, and an MCV> 100fL.
What is pernicious anemia?
normal hemoglobin (Hgb) range for an adult female
What is 12-16 g/dL?
PRIORITY intervention for a patient with sickle cell crisis reporting severe pain (2 answers)
What is IV fluids and pain medicine?
Cold compresses are recommended for sickle cell crisis pain management
What is false? (use warm compresses to prevent vasoconstriction)
conditions that can led to anemia
chronic blood loss, nutritional deficiencies, bone marrow suppression, and chronic diseases
Heavy menstrual bleeding, low hemoglobin, low MCV, and low ferritin
What is iron deficiency anemia?
low MCV suggests what type of anemia
What is microcytic anemia? (ex: iron deficiency anemia)
PRIORITY treatment for a patient newly diagnosed with pernicious anemia
What is initiate IM vitamin B12 injections?
Iron supplements should be taken with milk to improve absorption
What is false? (Dairy inhibits iron absorption: take with vitamin C)
when caring for a patient with a coagulation disorder (such as anemia), your primary focus should be on..
prevention of injury and hemorrhage
Complications including joint pain, tachycardia, and jaundice(crisis)
What is sickle cell anemia?
lab value that best indicates iron storage in the body
What is ferritin?
PRIORITY nursing action when a post-op patient develops sudden shortness of breath and has a low hemoglobin level (two answers)
What is monitor vital signs and apply oxygen?
People with pernicious anemia must take vitamin B12 for life
What is true? (THINK IMPAIRED ABSORPTION)
compensation for decreased oxygen
VEGETARIAN diet, fatigue, low vitamin b12 but normal intrinsic factor
What is dietary vitamin B12 deficiency?
A patient with iron deficiency anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate. What lab value should the nurse monitor to assess treatment effectiveness?
What is hemoglobin and ferritin?
PRIORITY teachings when a patient receiving iron supplements complains of constipation (3 answers)
What is increase fiber, increase fluid intake, and start a stool softener?
Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of dietary iron
What is false? (It is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor, leading to vitamin B12 malabsorption)
what foods are high in iron
What is spinach, red meat, lentils, etc.?
A pregnant woman with complaints of fatigue, pale skin, and pica(craving ice) has lab results showing low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, low MCV, and low ferritin levels
What is iron deficiency anemia?
lab test to diagnosis sickle cell anemia
What is hemoglobin electrophoresis?
PRIORITY safety measures concerning a patient with chronic anemia that reports dizziness upon standing (2 answers)
What is implement fall precautions and assist with ambulation?
Patients with sickle cell anemia should avoid dehydration and high altitudes
What is true?