The nurse is admitting a client with Cooley's anemia to the hospital with a hemoglobin of 6.2 g/dL and hematocrit of 26%. What does the nurse document about the client's skin?
A) Bronzing of the skin
B) Jaundice of the skin and mucous membranes
C) Ruddy complexion
D) Pale skin and mucous membranes
A
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Clients with Cooley's anemia, a severe form of beta-thalassemia, exhibit symptoms of severe anemia and a bronzing of the skin caused by hemolysis of erythrocytes. The client is not jaundice, ruddy, or pale with this disorder.
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