Hematology (Chronic)

A person with sickle cell trait would:

Be protected from crisis under ordinary circumstances

A patient is admitted with sickle cell anemia. The nurse is aware that the care of this patient often requires:

Chronic transfusions with RBC's

The most frequent symptom and complication of anemia is:

Fatigue

A patient is diagnosed with hypoproliferative anemia. The nurse is aware that this type of anemia is due to:

Lack of production of RBC's

When assessing a patient with anemia the nurse notes that the patient has developed peripheral numbness and poor condition. The patient's family states that the patient appears to be confused at times at home. Neurologic symptoms most often accompany which type of anemia?

Pernicious anemia

The nurse notes that a patient, who is a vegetarian, has an abnormal number of megaloblasts. The nurse suspects a deficiency in:

Vitamin B12