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A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with anemia. Which of the following statements about anemia is correct?
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A nurse is teaching a client with iron-deficiency anemia about dietary sources of iron. Which food items should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
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A client with anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate supplements. A nurse should instruct the client to take the supplement:
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A nurse is caring for a client with megaloblastic anemia. Which vitamin deficiency is most likely responsible for this condition?
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A client with anemia presents with pale skin, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The nurse should prioritize which intervention?
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A client with sickle cell anemia is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
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A nurse is caring for a client with a low reticulocyte count. Which type of anemia is most likely to be associated with this finding?
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A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client with microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells. Which type of anemia does this finding suggest?
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A client presents with fatigue, weakness, and a red, sore tongue. A nurse suspects the client may have a specific type of anemia. Which type is most likely based on these findings?
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A client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease is experiencing anemia. A nurse recognizes that this type of anemia is primarily due to:
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A nurse is caring for a client with anemia, and the laboratory results show an increased number of target cells on the peripheral blood smear. Which type of anemia is most likely to be associated with this finding?
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A client is diagnosed with anemia, and laboratory results show macrocytic and normochromic red blood cells. A nurse suspects a specific type of anemia based on these findings. Which type is most likely to be associated with this result?
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A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following factors could contribute to the development of this condition? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is caring for a client with pernicious anemia. Which of the following statements made by the client demonstrates an understanding of the condition?
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A nurse is assessing a client with anemia, and the client reports a history of chronic alcoholism. Which type of anemia is most likely to be associated with alcoholism?
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A client presents with signs of hemolysis, including jaundice and an elevated bilirubin level. Which type of anemia is most likely to be associated with these findings?
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A nurse is caring for a client with anemia, and the client has a history of chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following types of anemia is most likely to be associated with chronic inflammatory conditions?
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A client with a history of gastric bypass surgery presents with signs of anemia. The nurse should suspect which type of anemia?
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A nurse is assessing a client with anemia. Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with anemia?
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A client with anemia presents with pallor of the skin and mucous membranes. The nurse should assess for which other related clinical manifestation?
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A client reports experiencing a tingling sensation in the hands and feet, along with difficulty maintaining balance. A nurse should recognize these as possible symptoms of which type of anemia?
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A client with anemia complains of fatigue and weakness. Which additional assessment finding is commonly associated with this condition?
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Question 23:
A nurse is caring for a client with sickle cell anemia during a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following clinical manifestations is most likely to be observed during this crisis?
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A client with anemia is experiencing headaches and dizziness. A nurse should suspect which type of anemia?
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Question 25:
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected anemia. Which laboratory test is commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of anemia?
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A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results and finds a low mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Which type of anemia does this finding suggest?
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Question 27:
A client is suspected to have anemia. The nurse advises the client to increase the intake of which dietary component to help differentiate between iron-deficiency anemia and other types of anemia?
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Question 28:
A nurse is caring for a client with anemia. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate to determine the cause of the anemia and assess the size and shape of the red blood cells?
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Question 29:
A client with anemia is undergoing diagnostic evaluation. The nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be ordered to assess the body's iron stores?
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Question 30:
A client with anemia is undergoing a Schilling test to determine the cause of the condition. The nurse should recognize that this test is used to diagnose which type of anemia?
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Question 31:
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. The client asks the nurse about dietary changes to improve their condition. Which food item should the nurse recommend to the client to increase their iron intake?
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Question 32:
A client with anemia is prescribed oral iron supplements. The nurse advises the client to take the supplements with which beverage to enhance iron absorption?
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Question 33:
A client is receiving epoetin alfa therapy as part of the management of anemia. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect of this medication?
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Question 34:
A client with anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate, an oral iron supplement. The nurse instructs the client to take the medication on an empty stomach. Which beverage should the nurse recommend the client to avoid while taking the supplement?
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Question 35:
A client diagnosed with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the hospital during a vaso-occlusive crisis. The nurse understands that which of the following interventions is a priority in managing this crisis?
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Question 36:
A client with chronic kidney disease and anemia is prescribed erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) as part of the treatment plan. The nurse educates the client about the importance of which parameter during ESA therapy?
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Question 37:
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with anemia who is receiving iron supplementation. The nurse should instruct the client to take the iron supplement with which type of beverage to enhance absorption?
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Question 38:
A client with anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate, an oral iron supplement. The nurse advises the client to take the medication at least one hour before or two hours after meals. What should the nurse inform the client about this timing?
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Question 39:
A client with anemia is receiving erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) to promote red blood cell production. The nurse should monitor the client for which adverse effect related to ESA therapy?
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Question 40:
A nurse is educating a client with anemia about dietary modifications to enhance iron absorption. Which of the following food combinations should the nurse recommend to the client to optimize iron uptake?
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Question 41:
A client with anemia is receiving packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusions. The nurse should prioritize which action during the transfusion process?
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Question 42:
A nurse is caring for a client with anemia who is experiencing fatigue and weakness. The nurse should recommend which activity to conserve energy and manage the symptoms?
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