MANIFESTATIONS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC/LABS
SOB/dyspnea pale skin Iron is essential to be able to incorporate into Hct
hemoglobin. Iron works with protoporphrin VI Hgb
Fatigue koilonychia through ferrochelatase which converts the Mcv
Increased cardiac workload iron and protoporphrin into heme which is Serum ferritin
essential for making hemoglobin. Therefore, Serum iron
Tachycardia with low iron, there will be low heme. When Peripheral smear
there is low heme, there is low hemoglobin.
Dizziness
Because hemoglobin takes up the most space
Bruising in the cell, the cell will be small. (microcytic)
Pica..ice, dirt, clay craving
RISK FACTORS POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS
DISEASE
Hypoxia
Heavy menstruation pregnancy RLS
Vegan/vegetarian intestinal disorders Iron Deficiency Anemia HF
Age Syncope
Family hx
TRESMENT/MEDICATION NURSING INTERVENTIONS PATIENT EDUCATION
Increase iron in diet Frequent rest periods Don’t take iron supplements on empty
stomach. Stool will turn dark. Take
Iron supplements Educate client on iron rich foods
supplements with vitamin c to aid in
Ferrous sulfate Assess for signs of infection absorption. Do not take iron with antacids.
Foods include:
Assess skin for bruising or bleeding
Nuts
Dried fruit
Monitor vital signs Red/organ meat
Breakfast cereal
Oats
SOB/dyspnea pale skin Iron is essential to be able to incorporate into Hct
hemoglobin. Iron works with protoporphrin VI Hgb
Fatigue koilonychia through ferrochelatase which converts the Mcv
Increased cardiac workload iron and protoporphrin into heme which is Serum ferritin
essential for making hemoglobin. Therefore, Serum iron
Tachycardia with low iron, there will be low heme. When Peripheral smear
there is low heme, there is low hemoglobin.
Dizziness
Because hemoglobin takes up the most space
Bruising in the cell, the cell will be small. (microcytic)
Pica..ice, dirt, clay craving
RISK FACTORS POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS
DISEASE
Hypoxia
Heavy menstruation pregnancy RLS
Vegan/vegetarian intestinal disorders Iron Deficiency Anemia HF
Age Syncope
Family hx
TRESMENT/MEDICATION NURSING INTERVENTIONS PATIENT EDUCATION
Increase iron in diet Frequent rest periods Don’t take iron supplements on empty
stomach. Stool will turn dark. Take
Iron supplements Educate client on iron rich foods
supplements with vitamin c to aid in
Ferrous sulfate Assess for signs of infection absorption. Do not take iron with antacids.
Foods include:
Assess skin for bruising or bleeding
Nuts
Dried fruit
Monitor vital signs Red/organ meat
Breakfast cereal
Oats
