When admitting a critically ill patient with anemia, then nurse will most probably assess the patient for
A) tachycardia and tachypnea.
B) joint pain and muscle spasms.
C) chronic, persistent cough and hemoptysis.
D) hemiparesis and vertigo.
A
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