Your client was admitted to the emergency department after an accident with a chain saw. The client is exhibiting signs and symptoms of acute hypovolemic anemia from severe blood loss. What signs and symptoms would you assess for?
A) Malabsorption disorders
B) Postural hypotension
C) Fatigue
D) Reduced urine output
D
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Acute hypovolemic anemia from severe blood loss is evidenced by the signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock, which include reduced urine output. The symptoms of chronic hypovolemic anemia include fatigue and postural hypotension. Clients with malabsorption disorders are at great risk of iron-deficiency anemia.
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