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Blood loss is a major cause of iron deficiency in adults. Some sources of chronic blood loss in adults are all except:

A.

Gastrointestinal bleeding

B.

Peptic ulcers

C.

Loss of intrinsic factor

D.

Genitourinary bleeding

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.    Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common source of chronic blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia.
B.    Peptic ulcers can cause chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, contributing to iron deficiency.
C.    Loss of intrinsic factor leads to vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia, not iron deficiency.
D.    Genitourinary bleeding is another potential source of chronic blood loss that can result in iron deficiency anemia.
 


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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Urinary hesitancy and frequency can occur with genital herpes due to the pain and discomfort of the lesions, but these are not the primary manifestations.
B. Vaginal bleeding is not a typical symptom of genital herpes.
C. Vesicles and lesions on the labia are characteristic symptoms of genital herpes, appearing as painful blisters that eventually ulcerate.
D. Vaginal drainage with a fishy odor is typically associated with bacterial vaginosis, not genital herpes.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Given the low hemoglobin level and weight, the patient is likely experiencing fatigue due to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, leading to activity intolerance.
B. While weight loss may contribute to body image disturbance, it is not the primary concern for a patient with iron-deficiency anemia and low hemoglobin levels.
C. Anxiety related to the hospital environment may be present, but it is not the most appropriate nursing diagnosis based on the patient's clinical presentation and laboratory findings.
D. Impaired tissue integrity related to immobility is not the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient with iron-deficiency anemia. This diagnosis is more commonly associated with pressure ulcers or skin breakdown in patients who are immobile for extended periods, which is not described in this scenario.

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