An 82-year-old resident of a long-term care facility has had a scheduled appointment with his primary care provider and had blood work drawn thereafter. The results of the resident's blood work are suggestive of anemia
How should the nurse best interpret this laboratory finding?
A) Mild to moderate anemia is considered a normal, age-related change.
B) The resident's anemia is likely the result of psychological stressors.
C) The specific etiology of the resident's anemia should be investigated.
D) The resident would benefit from a high-iron diet and folic acid supplements.
C
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