The client with anemia is in the emergency department. During the assessment and health history, what should the nurse ask the client?
1. "How much meat do you consume in a week?"
2. "Has your face been unusually red?"
3. "Do you have swelling in your groin?"
4. "Have you been experiencing bouts of energy?"
Answer: 1
1. The most common form of anemia is iron deficiency. Iron is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, and meat is high in iron.
2. The client with anemia will be pale due to a low red blood cell count.
3. Swelling in the groin is suspected in a client with a lymphatic disorder.
4. The client with anemia will be experiencing fatigue.
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