A client was admitted with iron deficiency anemia and blood-streaked emesis. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask in determining the extent of the client's activity intolerance?

A client is beginning a regimen of ferrous sulfate or iron. As you prepare to administer the medication, it is important for you to advise the client that select all that apply:

A 52-year-old patient has a new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. After teaching the patient about pernicious anemia, the nurse determines that the patient understands the disorder when the patient states,

A patient newly diagnosed with thrombocytopenia is admitted to the medical unit. After the admission assessment, the patient asks the nurse to explain the disease. What should the nurse explain to this patient?

The family of a neutropenic client reports that the client “is not acting right.” What action by the nurse is the priority?

The client has a bone marrow biopsy done. Which nursing intervention is the priority postprocedure?

A patient is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. She asks if there is anything she should do to help correct this. Your best response is:

A 45-year-old male with a history of chronic alcohol abuse presents with macrocytic anemia. His labs reveal a hemoglobin level of 10.5 g/dL (normal range: 12–16 g/dL) and a mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of 105 fL (normal range: 80–100 fL). What type of anemia is most likely present in this patient?

A 45-year-old male with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding presents with fatigue and shortness of breath. Laboratory results reveal a low hemoglobin level and microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells. What is the likely cause of his anemia?