10 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 10

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The nurse suspects that this client is experiencing pernicious anemia. What sign or symptom would suggest this?


Question 2 of 10

The nurse is caring for a client with hemolytic anemia. The client asks the nurse what causes this condition. Which of the following responses is correct? Select all that apply.


Question 3 of 10

A 26-year-old client has a diagnosis of aplastic anemia. When caring for this client, which of the following lab results would the nurse expect to see?


Question 4 of 10

A nurse must give an injection to a client using the Z-track technique. Which of the following principles would the nurse keep in mind when using this technique to give the medicine? Select all that apply.


Question 5 of 10

The nurse is caring for a client with beta thalassemia. Which diagnosis is the most concerning for this client?


Question 6 of 10

An elderly client has low hemoglobin, a low leukocyte count, and thrombocytopenia. The reticulocyte count is low, while iron and TIBC are elevated. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?


Question 7 of 10

A nurse is teaching a client with vitamin B12 deficiency about the signs and symptoms to monitor. Which signs or symptoms should the nurse include as part of this teaching?


Question 8 of 10

A nurse is educating a pregnant client on some diet options to improve her iron deficiency anemia. What the most appropriate selection for this client?


Question 9 of 10

A client presents to the clinic with fatigue, paresthesia in the feet, unintentional weight loss, and glossitis. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?


Question 10 of 10

A nurse is caring for a three-year-old child who has just been diagnosed with anemia. The nurse explains to the parents that which of the following are common symptoms of this diagnosis?