A group of nurses are learning about the high incidence and prevalence of anemia among different populations. Which of the following individuals is most likely to have anemia?
A) A 50-year-old African-American woman who is going through menopause
B) An 81-year-old woman who has chronic heart failure
C) A 48-year-old man who travels extensively and has a high-stress job
D) A 13-year-old girl who has just experienced menarche
Ans: B
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The incidence and prevalence of anemia are exceptionally high among older adults, and the risk of anemia is compounded by the presence of heart disease. None of the other listed individuals exhibits high-risk factors for anemia, though exceptionally heavy menstrual flow can result in anemia.
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