While completing an assessment the nurse is concerned that an older patient is experiencing anemia. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Pallor
2. Joint pain
3. Respiratory rate 14
4. Pulse 68 and regular
5. Dyspnea on exertion
1,2,5
Rationale: Manifestations of anemia in an older patient include pallor.
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