At the completion of a physical examination the nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing thalassemia. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
Select all that apply.
1. confusion
2. muscle cramps
3. slight splenomegaly
4. bronze skin coloring
5. spontaneous fractures
Correct Answer: 3, 4
People with thalassemia minor often are asymptomatic. When manifestations do occur, they include mild splenomegaly and bronze skin coloring. Confusion, muscle cramps, and spontaneous fractures are not associated with thalassemia.
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