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indicator of physiological stress
What is elevated WBC?
What is serial H&H?
What are BC pills and antiseizure meds?
Hemolytic anemia; genetic disorder
What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
indication of a new infection
What is an increased level of bands?
normal hemoglobin levels
What is 13.5-17.5 (men) 12-15.5 (women)?
Foods high in iron
What are liver, meats, eggs, legumes, leafy greens, enriched bread, cereals, potatoes?
Can be caused by malabsorption syndrome (ex- removal of part of bowel)
What is folic acid deficiency anemia?
Often diagnosed if all other forms of anemia are ruled out
What is anemia of chronic disease?
Extrinsic factors that can cause hemolytic anemia
What includes physical trauma (dialysis), antibody reactions (blood transfusion, lupus), and infectious agents/toxins (malaria, meds)?
includes palpitations, exertional dyspnea, and mild fatigue
What are symptoms of mild anemia?
What is iron deficiency anemia?
Disease with microcytic and hypochromic, abnormally-shaped RBC
What is Thalassemia Major?
Anemia characterized by pancytopenia, hypocellular bone marrow (malfunctioning)
What is Aplastic anemia?
Spleen doesn't function and becomes small from repeated scarring
What is autosplectomy?
symptoms of anemia with Hgb <6
What includes jaundice, glossitis, tachycardia, tachypnea, dyspnea at rest, vertigo, etc?
anemia caused by too much IV fluid
What is hemodilution?
Includes neuromuscular symptoms (weakness, paresthesia, loss of position senses, ataxia, impaired thought process)
What are symptoms specific to cobalamin deficiency?
important teachings for patient with Sickle Cell Anemia
What includes avoiding high altitudes, maintaining good hydration, getting immunizations, treating infections?
Includes giving oxygen, rest, fix fluid imbalance, transfusion tx, pain management
What is sickle cell anemia treatment in the hospital?
nursing interventions for fatigue
What includes evaluating activity intolerance, reducing competition for O2 supply to vital functions, promoting self-care, providing rest periods? (from care plan)
severe, genetic form of anemia; insufficient production of normal hemoglobin
What is Thalassemia?
Treatment for Thalassemia Major
What includes blood transfusions, chelation, splenectomy, stem cell transplant (only cure)?
most common infection due to sickle cell disease
What is pneumonia?
cells in blood smear indicating acquired hemolytic anemia
What are schistocytes (helmet cells)?