The nurse is assessing a child with aplastic anemia. What would the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply
A) Ecchymoses
B) Tachycardia
C) Guaiac-positive stool
D) Epistaxis
E) Severe pain
F) Warm tender joints
Ans: A, B, C, D
Assessment findings associated with aplastic anemia include ecchymoses, epistaxis, guaiac-positive stools, and tachycardia. Severe pain and warm tender joints are most often associated with sickle cell crisis.
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