A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of generalized anemia. The nurse would conduct assessment for which types of associated disorders? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Disorders that cause defective oxygenation in the lungs
2. Disorders that result in disruption in erythrocyte volume
3. Disorders that include airway obstruction as a major manifestation
4. Disorders that cause erythrocyte destruction
5. Disorders characterized by abnormal absorption of vitamin C
2,4
Rationale 1: Defective oxygenation in the lungs does not result in anemia but may result in overproduction of erythrocytes.
Rationale 2: A reduced erythrocyte volume results in anemic hypoxia or reduced oxygen availability to the tissues, specifically due to decreased concentration of functional hemoglobin or a reduced number of red blood cells.
Rationale 3: Airway obstruction disorders do not cause anemia.
Rationale 4: Disorders in which red blood cells are destroyed lead to anemia.
Rationale 5: Abnormal absorption of vitamin C is not related to anemia.
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