Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A pregnant client in her second trimester with a hemoglobin level of 11 g/dLA pregnant client in her second trimester has a hemoglobin level of 11 g/dL. The nurse interprets this as indicating:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A hemoglobin of 11 g/dL is low for the second trimester (10.5-14 g/dL), suggesting iron-deficiency anemia, especially with symptoms like fatigue. Hemoconcentration raises hemoglobin, multiple gestation lowers it slightly, and weight gain is unrelated.