Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of hemolytic anemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Hemolytic anemia is characterized by increased RBC destruction, leading to anemia. This destruction may be caused by autoimmune disorders, infections, or inherited conditions like sickle cell disease. Decreased RBC production is more characteristic of aplastic anemia or anemia of chronic disease. Iron deficiency anemia, not hemolytic anemia, results from decreased iron intake. An inability to absorb vitamin B12 is seen in pernicious anemia, not hemolytic anemia.