To determine if the client has a risk factor related to iron deficiency anemia, the nurse could ask, "Has the client had a
a. blood transfusion recently?"
b. cardiac catheterization?"
c. operation involving the stomach?"
d. pregnancy terminated within the past 6 months?"
C
Malabsorption of iron may result from alterations in the mucosa of the duodenum and proximal jejunum, gastrectomy, or removal of the proximal small bowel, resulting in iron deficiency ane-mia.
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