The nurse working in the gastrointestinal clinic sees clients who are anemic. What are common causes for which the nurse assesses in these clients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Colon cancer
b. Diverticulitis
c. Inflammatory bowel disease
d. Peptic ulcer disease
e. Pernicious anemia
ANS: A, B, C, D
In adults, the most common cause of anemia is GI bleeding. This is commonly associated with colon cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and peptic ulcer disease. Pernicious anemia is not associated with GI bleeding.
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