A nursing student is preparing an educational program on hemolytic anemia for the residents of an assisted-living center. Which extrinsic causes of hemolytic anemia should the student include in the program?
Select all that apply.
A) Bacterial infection
B) Thalassemia
C) Ibuprofen use
D) Prosthetic heart valves
E) Acetaminophen use
Answer: A, C, D
Prosthetic heart valves, medications such as ibuprofen, and bacterial infections are all extrinsic causes of hemolytic anemia. Acetaminophen use is not associated with hemolytic anemia. Thalassemia is considered an intrinsic cause of hemolytic anemia and would not be appropriate to include in this particular teaching.
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