The client with anemia asks the nurse what usually causes anemia. The nurse's best reply is:
a. "The most common cause is a history of pancreatitis."
b. "Although anemia can have several causes, the most common is nutritional deficits."
c. "Your anemia was probably cause by genetic predisposition to anemia.".
d. "Anemia is a common side effect of medications.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not the most common cause.
B Correct: The most common cause is nutritional, so this is an appropriate nursing response.
C Incorrect: This is not the most common cause.
D Incorrect: This is not the most common cause.
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