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Maksim231197 [3]
1 year ago
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the nurse provides care for an older adult client, diagnosed with anemia, who has a hemoglobin of 9.6 g/dl and a hematocrit of 3

4%. to determine the cause of the client’s blood loss, which is the priority nursing action?
Medicine
1 answer:
never [62]1 year ago
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The following are common nursing diagnoses for patients with anemia:

Fatigue brought on by a drop in hemoglobin and a reduction in the blood's ability to carry oxygen. altered nutrition, less than what the body needs, caused by insufficient consumption of vital nutrients. altered blood flow to the tissues as a result of inadequate hemoglobin and hematocrit.

To combat fatigue Make physical activity and exercise a priority to avoid the deconditioning that follows inactivity.

idleness.

to keep a sufficient diet A nutritious diet full of healthy foods should be promoted by the nurse. should counsel the patient to abstain from or moderate alcohol consumption.

monitoring of blood transfusions. The patient's vital signs and pulse oximeter values should be closely watched by the nurse.

increase compliance The nurse should work with the patient to find practical ways to apply the therapy plan to daily activities.

Evaluation

The following are among the anticipated patient outcomes:

decreased weariness is reported.

attains and keeps up a healthy diet.

preserves a sufficient perfusion.

absence of difficulties

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