Terms in this set (29)A patient with anemia receives a new prescription for oral iron supplements. What should the nurse include in the medication education related to improving the absorption of the supplement? 1 "Take it with meals." 3 A patient's laboratory reports show a low mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and a high reticulocyte count. The nurse suspects which condition? 1 Thalassemia 1 The nurse recalls that which condition is characterized by the presence of a high percentage of Hgb S in the erythrocytes? 1 Thalassemia 3 The nurse assesses a patient with pernicious anemia and expects to find what classic sign of this condition? 1 Diarrhea 4 A patient with anemia experiences fatigue when performing activities of daily living. Which nursing intervention is appropriate to include in the patient's plan of care? 1 Encourage frequent
visitors. 2 The nurse provides teaching to a patient who receives a prescription for an iron supplement. What should the nurse include in the education? 1 Take the iron supplement with food 2 The nurse recalls that the standard of care for pain includes what component? 1 That the pain assessment is based on nursing
judgment 3 A patient has a hemoglobin level of 11 g/dL. The nurse determines that the patient has what level of severity of anemia? 1 Mild anemia 1 A patient is scheduled to receive a transfusion of two units of packed red blood cells. The nurse would ask which health team member to assist in checking the unit before administration? 1 The unit secretary 3 The nurse recalls that the role of folic acid in erythropoiesis is what? 1 Aids in absorption of iron 2 The nurse reviews documentation of assessment findings of a patient with severe anemia. The nurse should question which assessment finding? 1 Pallor 4 To prepare for a patient's transfusion of packed red blood cells, the nurse should select which intravenous solution to use for the procedure? 1 3% normal saline 4 A patient receives a new prescription for a transfusion of two units of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). The nurse should take which action to ensure patient safety? 1 Add the blood transfusion as a secondary line to the existing IV and infuse over 60 minutes or less. 4 A patient receives a prescription for ferrous gluconate. The nurse should provide education related to what potential side effect? 1 Hypotension 2 A patient that is receiving treatment for thalassemia show evidence of hemolysis. The nurse anticipates a prescription for which supplementation? 1 Zinc 2 The nurse creates patient teaching information related to heparin therapy. The nurse recalls that heparin should never be given to a patient with a history of what? 1 Splenomegaly 4 The nurse reviews the history of an older patient and notes increased fatigue, headache, pale skin, and glossitis. The nurse suspects the patient has microcytic, hypochromic anemia and should provide what teaching? 1 Take enteric-coated iron with each meal. 4 A patient experiences anemia secondary to acute blood loss following trauma. The patient asks the nurse about treatment that will be needed following discharge. How should the nurse respond? 1 "You will need to take an iron supplement for the rest of your life to make sure the anemia does not return." 4 A patient is diagnosed with coagulopathy and receives a prescription for warfarin therapy. The nurse provides dietary education. Which statement made by the patient indicates that the teaching was effective? 1 "Vitamin K is
only in fruits and salad." 3 Which instruction is beneficial for the nurse to provide to a patient diagnosed with pernicious anemia? 1 "Avoid consuming red meat and fish." 4 Pernicious anemia is characterized by decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach due to autoimmune-mediated destruction of parietal cells and thereby causes an increased risk for gastric cancer. The patient with cobalamin deficiency can develop pernicious anemia, so the patient should consume foods such as red meat, fish, milk and dairy products. Patients with thalassemia may contract hepatitis C from blood transfusions. When teaching a patient about treatment for iron deficiency, the nurse provides a list of foods that provide nutritional support for hemoglobin synthesis. Which foods should the nurse include on the list? Select all that apply. 1 Legumes 1, 2,
5 A patient is prescribed oral iron for the treatment of anemia. The nurse should instruct the patient about what side effects? Select all that apply. 1 Anorexia 3, 4, 5 The nurse provides dietary teaching to a patient with anemia and should include which food sources to promote red blood cell (RBC) maturation? Select all that apply. 1 Shellfish 3, 4 The nurse recalls that hemolytic anemia can be caused by which extrinsic factors? 1 Infectious agent 1 A nurse mentor provides teaching to a group of nursing students about the cardiac manifestations of severe anemia. Which compensatory cardiac changes should the nurse include? Select all that apply. 1 Tachycardia 1, 2, 4 The nurse assesses a patient who has severe anemia and expects to find which manifestations? Select all that apply. 1 Vertigo 1, 2, 4, 5 The nurse is caring for a patient with severe anemia and expects which compensatory respiratory changes? Select all that apply. 1 Orthopnea 1, 2 ,3 The nurse provides discharge teaching to a patient with chronic anemia. What should the nurse include in the education? 1 Take vitamin C 3 The nurse cares for a patient with iron-deficiency anemia. Which nursing diagnostic statement associated with the condition is the highest priority? 1 Deficient fluid volume 2 Sets found in the same folderMed-Surg (Anemias EAQ)28 terms carlygiampole Reynaud's Phenomenon6 terms inigodp NCLEX practice Questions28 terms KelseyTaylor11 Endocrine System Disorders50 terms marvelousbrittany8 Other sets by this creatorFinal Exam: HIV55 terms Murse_233 Misc level 43 terms Murse_233 ATI Remediation23 terms Murse_233 50 (26-50) Most Used Test25 terms Murse_233 Recommended textbook solutionsThe Human Body in Health and Disease7th EditionGary A. Thibodeau, Kevin T. Patton 1,505 solutions
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What foods treat iron deficiency anemia?Foods rich in iron include:. Red meat, pork and poultry.. Seafood.. Beans.. Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach.. Dried fruit, such as raisins and apricots.. Iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas.. Which food should the nurse recommend for a child with iron deficiency anemia?Iron-rich complementary foods include infant cereals with iron, meat, poultry, fish and meat alternatives such as legumes (dried beans and peas, lentils, chickpeas), eggs and tofu.
What type of food will you advice to her in order to treat her anemia?Meat and fish have heme iron. Lean cut white meat like chicken is a great source of heme protein. Three ounces of grilled chicken with sides of broccoli, sauteed spinach, and tomatoes can make for a great iron-rich meal for people suffering from anaemia.
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