NUR 350 Chap 30 Hematologic Problems questions with correct answers

The nurse reviews the laboratory test results for a patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and notes that the hemoglobin level is 8.7 g/dL and the hematocrit is 26%. The nurse should place highest priority on initiating interventions that will reduce which symptom? Nausea Dizziness Headache Constipation CORRECT ANSWER Dizziness The patient with a low hemoglobin and hematocrit (normal values 13.5% to 17% and 40% to 54%, respectively, for males) is anemic and would be most likely to experience fatigue and dizziness. This symptom develops because of the lowered oxygen-carrying capacity that leads to reduced tissue oxygenation to carry out cellular functions. Constipation, nausea, and headache are not associated with decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. p. 607 The nurse recalls that hemolytic anemia can be caused by which extrinsic factors? Infectious agent