A client with anemia asks, "Why am I feeling tired all the time?" How does the nurse respond?
A. "How many hours are you sleeping at night?"
B. "You are not getting enough iron."
C. "You need to rest more when you are sick."
D. "Your cells are delivering less oxygen than you need."
Ans: D. "Your cells are delivering less oxygen than you need."
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