Because older adults suffer from conditions such as colonic diverticula, hiatal hernia, and ulcerations that can cause occult bleeding, the nurse should assess for symptoms of:
a. leukemia.
b. iron deficiency anemia. c.
sickle cell anemia. d.
polycythemia.
ANS: B
Blood loss is a major cause of iron deficiency in adults. The major sources of chronic blood loss are from the GI and genitourinary systems.
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