H&I WEEK 7 CASE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The nurse anticipates which of the following labs to be ordered for Samantha given her complaint of
fatigue and physical presentation. Select all that apply.
a) CBC
b) Hemoglobin A1C
c) Iron, TIBC & Serum Ferritin levels
d) Serum Vitamin C levels
e) Arterial Blood Gases ANSWER : -a) CBC
c) Iron, TIBC & Serum Ferritin levels
IDA Potential Causes ANSWER : -Malnutrition
Ibuprofen 800mg TID x1 year
Proctectomy History
Menorrhagia
IDA Plan of Care ANSWER : -Increase diet of lima beans, red meats, and fortified cereals
Do NOT take iron supplements with milk
Take a stool softener
Report symptoms (mild, moderate, severe)
Take with iron supplements with orange juice
Monitor pulmonary function when infusing Iron Dextran
Iron Rich Foods ANSWER : -Red meat, dark leafy greens, egg yolks, quinoa, poultry, broccoli, shellfish,
grains, dried fruits, legumes/lentils
Vitamin C Rich Foods ANSWER : -Citrus fruits/ juice, strawberries, cantalope, cabbage, peppers,
tomatoes, potatoes, green leafy vegetables
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The nurse anticipates which of the following labs to be ordered for Samantha given her complaint of
fatigue and physical presentation. Select all that apply.
a) CBC
b) Hemoglobin A1C
c) Iron, TIBC & Serum Ferritin levels
d) Serum Vitamin C levels
e) Arterial Blood Gases ANSWER : -a) CBC
c) Iron, TIBC & Serum Ferritin levels
IDA Potential Causes ANSWER : -Malnutrition
Ibuprofen 800mg TID x1 year
Proctectomy History
Menorrhagia
IDA Plan of Care ANSWER : -Increase diet of lima beans, red meats, and fortified cereals
Do NOT take iron supplements with milk
Take a stool softener
Report symptoms (mild, moderate, severe)
Take with iron supplements with orange juice
Monitor pulmonary function when infusing Iron Dextran
Iron Rich Foods ANSWER : -Red meat, dark leafy greens, egg yolks, quinoa, poultry, broccoli, shellfish,
grains, dried fruits, legumes/lentils
Vitamin C Rich Foods ANSWER : -Citrus fruits/ juice, strawberries, cantalope, cabbage, peppers,
tomatoes, potatoes, green leafy vegetables
