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sheilaspns · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nursing student is preparing an educational program on hemolytic anemia for the residents of an assisted-living center. Which extrinsic causes of hemolytic anemia should the student include in the program?

Select all that apply.
A) Bacterial infection
B) Thalassemia
C) Ibuprofen use
D) Prosthetic heart valves
E) Acetaminophen use

Question 2

The home healthcare nurse is preparing a care plan for a client with severe anemia. The client currently lives alone and states, I can't even walk to the kitchen without getting winded. What would be the priority nursing diagnosis for this cli

A) Hopelessness
B) Activity Intolerance
C) Altered Nutrition, Less than Body Requirements
D) Anxiety

macagnavarro · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, C, D
Prosthetic heart valves, medications such as ibuprofen, and bacterial infections are all extrinsic causes of hemolytic anemia. Acetaminophen use is not associated with hemolytic anemia. Thalassemia is considered an intrinsic cause of hemolytic anemia and would not be appropriate to include in this particular teaching.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Activity Intolerance would be a priority diagnosis for this client. While anxiety, hopelessness, and altered nutrition may be appropriate nursing diagnoses for this client, they are not the priority.