The nurse is assessing a client who is pale and complains of dizziness and chronic fatigue. The client's heart rate increases with exertion
The medical diagnoses include possible anemia. Based on this assessment, which conclusion can the nurse draw?
1. The client's signs and symptoms are typical of anemia.
2. Pallor indicates the client has iron-deficiency anemia.
3. Blood work will indicate the client has pernicious anemia.
4. Constant exhaustion indicates the client is probably losing blood.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Pallor, fatigue, exercise intolerance, and compensation from the cardiovascular system are typical of all forms of anemia.
Rationale 2: Pallor is typical of all forms of anemia.
Rationale 3: The symptoms are not specific to pernicious anemia.
Rationale 4: Constant exhaustion is a symptom of all anemias.
Global Rationale: Pallor, fatigue, exercise intolerance, and compensation from the cardiovascular system are typical of all forms of anemia. The symptoms are not specific to pernicious anemia. Constant exhaustion is a symptom of all anemias.
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