The nurse assesses a client at risk for nutritional anemia for ...

[karlynnae]

The nurse assesses a client at risk for nutritional anemia for which of the following manifestations?
 
  a. fatigue c. bradycardia
  b. tachycardia d. dizziness

Question 2

Which of the following clients should be monitored because of risk for folic acid deficiency?
 
  a. a 30-yo man taking phenytoin for seizures.
  b. a 45-yo man who has ingested three cans of beer a day for 20 years.
  c. 27-yo woman with severe rheumatoid arthritis.
  d. a 25-yo woman taking trimethoprim for a urinary tract infection.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D

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Correct Fatigue, tachycardia, and dizziness are common manifestations of anemia.
Incorrect Bradycardia is not a manifestation of anemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D

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Correct The clients described in a., b., and d. are at risk, because of the medications/alcohol they consume that increase the need for folic acid.
Incorrect c.: incorrect. The woman with rheumatoid arthritis is at no increased risk.