Which nursing diagnosis is most common in a patient with anemia?
a. Ineffective Airway Clearance related to dyspnea
b. Activity Intolerance related to tissue hypoxia
c. Risk for Infection related to reduction in circulating white blood cells
d. Chronic Pain related to bone marrow dysfunction
ANS: B
Patients with anemia are fatigued related to poor oxygenation, making Activity Intolerance the best diagnosis. Anemia generally does not cause airway clearance problems, although it may cause dyspnea. Anemia is low red blood cells (RBCs), not white blood cells (WBCs). Pain is not typical.
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