NCLEX RN Practice Question # 561
NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 561.
Nclex
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.