A patient is diagnosed with a hypoproliferative anemia. The nurse is aware that this type of anemia is due to:
A) Lack of production of RBCs
B) Loss of RBCs
C) Injury to the RBCs in circulation
D) Abnormality of RBCs
Ans: A
Chapter: 33
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Easy
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Objective: 3
Patient Needs: D-4
Feedback: Hypoproliferative anemia is usually a result of inadequate numbers of RBCs being produced by the bone marrow. A deficit of RBCs is usually a result of blood loss. Hemolytic anemia can be a result of injury to the RBCs in circulation, possibly due to heart valve hemolysis. Abnormality of RBCs can occur in sickle cell anemia.
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