An 85-year-old male has been brought to the emergency department by his family. Routine lab work reveals low hemoglobin of 8.7 g/dL
While taking a detailed history, which of the following statements by the client/family correlate with this anemia? Select all that apply.
A) "I get up to the bathroom two to three times/night."
B) "When I go food shopping, I have to sit down and rest after one or two aisles."
C) "He seems to get confused once in a while."
D) "Some nights I just don't feel like eating a big meal."
E) "Every now and then, my big toes gets swollen and hurts real bad."
Ans: B, C
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Undiagnosed and untreated anemia can have severe consequences and is associated with increased risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, lower functional ability, self-care deficits, cognitive disorders, and reduced bone density that increases the risk for fractures with falls. Nocturia, anorexia, nor gout signs/symptoms are related to anemia.
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