An adult patient has been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. What nursing diagnosis is most likely to apply to this patient's health status?
A) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to impaired erythropoiesis
B) Risk for infection related to tissue hypoxia
C) Acute pain related to uncontrolled hemolysis
D) Fatigue related to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity
Ans: D
Feedback:
Fatigue is the major assessment finding common to all forms of anemia. Anemia does not normally result in acute pain or fluid deficit. The patient may have an increased risk of infection due to impaired immune function, but fatigue is more likely.
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