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A client had an aortic aneurysm resection two days ago. A complete blood count reveals a decreased red blood cell count. The nursing assessment is MOST likely to reveal which of the following?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
these 'constitutional symptoms' are characteristic of most types of anemia and are predominantly the result of tissue hypoxia secondary to inadequate red blood cells