Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
In helping prepare a nursing care plan for a 90-pound, 82-year-old woman with iron-deficiency anemia with a hemoglobin of 8.2, the nurse agrees that the most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Low hemoglobin causes fatigue, leading to activity intolerance, the most appropriate diagnosis. Body image, anxiety, and tissue integrity are less directly related to anemia.