A patient reports symptoms of fatigue and pica. Laboratory findings reveal a low serum iron level and a low ferritin level. Upon evaluation of this assessment and laboratory data, the nurse suspects that the patient will be diagnosed with:
A) Iron deficient anemia
B) Pernicious anemia
C) Sickle cell anemia
D) Hemolytic anemia
Ans: A
Feedback: A low serum iron level, a low ferritin level, and symptoms of pica are associated with iron deficiency anemia. TIBC level may also be elevated.
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