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A client had part of the ileum surgically removed. The nurse monitors the
client closely for anemia based on which rationale?
Cobalamin is absorbed in the ileum.
The parents of a child with sickle cell anemia (SSA) tell the nurse, "We have
never had any symptoms of SSA and do not understand why our child has
this problem." Which information will the nurse include when teaching the
parents?
If both parents are carriers of SSA, there is a 25% chance that offspring will
have SSA.
When a client develops iron-deficiency anemia, which of the client's
laboratory test results would the nurse expect to be decreased?
Ferritin level
An adolescent child with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the pediatric unit
during a vasoocclusive crisis. Which pathophysiology is correct?
Blockage of small blood vessels as a result of clumping of RBCs
Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention for an adolescent child
with sickle cell anemia?
Teaching the family how to limit sickling episodes
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,The nurse is helping an adolescent with iron-deficiency anemia make
breakfast meal choices.
Which food would the nurse suggest?
Bowl of raisin bran
The parent of a child with sickle cell anemia tells the nurse that the family is
going camping by a lake in the mountains this summer. The parent inquires
what activities are appropriate. Which activity would the nurse suggest?
Motorboat rides around the lake
The nurse concludes that the teaching about sickle cell anemia has been
understood when an adolescent with the disorder makes which statement?
"I'll start to have symptoms when I drink less fluid."
Which cause of anemia would the nurse recognize as the most common
cause of anemia in 1year-olds?
Iron deficiency
Which assessment finding would the nurse expect when assessing an 11-
month-old infant with iron-deficiency anemia whose hemoglobin is 8 g/dL (80
mmol/L)?
Pallor
Which education would the nurse provide the parents of a 3-year-old child
with sickle cell anemia about splenomegaly during a pain crisis?
Triggered by a vasoocclusive crisis
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,Which symptoms would the nurse expect in a 3-year-old child with mild iron-
deficiency anemia and fatigue?
Increased pulse rate
Which iron-rich foods would the nurse recommend for a toddler diagnosed
with iron deficiency anemia? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
Chicken, broccoli, lean steak
What would the nurse include in the plan of care to minimize the potential
for a sickling episode in a child with sickle cell anemia?
Promoting adequate oxygenation
Which is the cause of milk anemia in toddlers?
Increased milk intake
A 12-year-old child with sickle cell anemia is admitted during a vasoocclusive
crisis. Which is the priority of care for this child?
Relieving pain
A child with beta-thalassemia (Cooley anemia) is admitted to the ambulatory
care unit for a transfusion. Which instruction would the nurse include in the
plan of care?
Protect from infections
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, When reviewing the results of a toddler's complete blood count, the nurse
notes decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Which other laboratory
findings would the nurse expect in iron-deficiency anemia? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Microcytic red blood cells, Slightly reduced reticulocyte count
The parents of a 3-month-old infant who is breast-fed ask the nurse how to
prevent nutritional anemia. Which is the best response by the nurse?
Baby cereal or an iron supplement should be given around 4 months of age
Which parent education would the nurse provide when teaching an infant's
parents about the major cause of iron-deficiency anemia?
Overfeeding of milk
Which decreased hormone level may cause a client's anemia?
Erythropoietin
A child who has iron-deficiency anemia tells the school nurse, "I get dizzy in
gym class." Which is the most likely explanation for this symptom?
Insufficient cerebral oxygenation
A child with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the pediatric unit in a
vasoocclusive crisis. Which interventions would be implemented after the
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