Sophia Welborn
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Anemia
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________
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Alterations in Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and
Health (Diagnosis) to Client Problem Disease Prevention
Diminished oxygen-carrying An abnormally low amount of Diet contains adequate
capacity and delivery to tissues circulating RBCs, Hgb
and organs
amounts of iron-rich foods,
concentration, or hematocrit
ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors Expected Findings GI disturbances
Trauma Pallor like heartburn,
Menorrhagia Fatigue constipation may
GIB Dyspnea on exertion
Pregnancy Sensitivity to cold occur when taking
Sickle Cell Disease Tachycardia iron supplements
Vitamin B12 Deficiency dizziness upon standing
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures
CBC, Iron studies, MCV(size of Bone Marrow Aspiration/Biopsy
RBCs), MCH(the amount of Hbg
per RBC)
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications
Nursing Care Medications Client Education Heart Failure
Encourage increased dietary Iron Eat a diet that contains iron-rich
intake of iron, B12, folic acid, foods
Monitor O2, administer medication
supplements take all medications and
as prescribed, Teach client/family Erythropoietin supplements as prescribed
about energy conservation Vitamin B12 Energy conservation
Stools can appear dark or green
Folic Acid
Supplements
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
BloodTransfusion Hematologist
Dietician
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES