The patient is at risk for development of a pressure ulcer. Which problem related to the patient's iron-deficiency anemia and smoking habit supports the nurse's decision to address the anemia for prevention of a pressure ulcer?
a. Decreased tissue perfusion
b. Decreased mobility impairment
c. Increased skin moisture
d. Increased level of consciousness
A
Iron-deficiency anemia and smoking lead to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, which increases the risk of cell death. Restoring iron levels improves the oxygen-carrying capac-ity of the patient's blood by supplying adequate oxygen for cell metabolism and energy produc-tion. Decreased mobility impairment and increased level of consciousness would be desired out-comes and are not problems related to iron-deficiency anemia. Increased skin moisture most of-ten occurs from fecal or urinary incontinence, not anemia.
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