The nurse is assessing a client with chronic iron deficiency anemia. What finding should the nurse expect during this assessment?
1. Cheilosis
2. Petechiae
3. Jaundice
4. Clubbing of the fingernails
Answer: 1
1. Cheilosis, cracks at the corner of the mouth, are indicative of chronic iron deficiency anemia.
2. Petechiae can be seen with platelet disorders.
3. Jaundice can be seen with aplastic anemia.
4. Clubbing of the fingers is seen with chronic hypoxemia.
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