The nurse is reviewing a patient's assessment data upon admission to the acute care facility. Which finding best indicates iron deficiency anemia?
a. Pulse of 90 beats/min
b. Yellow sclera
c. Tea-colored urine
d. Pale conjunctivae
D
Pale conjunctivae are an indication of anemia. A pulse rate of 90 beats/min is within the higher limits of normal. Yellow sclera is indicative of jaundice. Tea-colored urine may indicate the presence of bilirubin or blood in the urine.
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