NCLEX RN Practice Question # 561

NCLEX Examination.

Practice Question # 561.

ANEMIA

Description

• Iron deficiency anemia is a condition that develops as a result of an inadequate amount of serum iron.
• Anemia predisposes the client to postpartum infection.

Assessment

• Fatigue
• Headache
• Pallor
• Tachycardia
• Hemoglobin value is usually less than 10 g/dL; hematocrit value is usually less than 30%.

Interventions

• Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels every
• 2 weeks.
• Administer and instruct the client about iron and folic acid supplements.
• Instruct the client to take iron with a source of vitamin C to increase its absorption and to avoid taking iron with tea.
• Instruct the client to eat foods high in iron, folic acid, and protein.
• Teach the client to monitor for signs and symptoms of infection.
• Prepare to administer parenteral iron; this may be prescribed for severe anemia.
• Prepare to administer blood transfusions for severe anemia, if prescribed.
• Prepare for the administration of oxytocic medications in the postpartum period if excessive bleeding is a concern.