An older patient is diagnosed with hemolytic anemia. What will the nurse teach the patient about this disorder?
1. It is caused by blood loss.
2. It will be treated with folic acid.
3. It causes the red blood cells to be misshaped.
4. It is associated with a drop in the number of immature red blood cells produced.
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Rationale: Hemolytic anemia is more common with aging and is caused by premature destruction of red blood cells and not from blood loss.
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1. Pulse 88/minute 2. Respirations 30/minute 3. Temperature 37.4° C (99.3° F) 4. Blood pressure 118/82
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a. An elevated temperature b. A change in feeding patterns c. Jaundice d. Excessive mucus
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