Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The nurse informs the pregnant client that her laboratory test indicates she has iron-deficiency anemia. Based on this diagnosis, the nurse should monitor this client for which problems? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C
Rationale
Iron-deficiency anemia is associated with susceptibility to infection because oxygen is not transported effectively. Iron-deficiency anemia is associated with fatigue because oxygen is not transported effectively. Iron-deficiency anemia is associated with risk of preeclampsia because oxygen is not transported effectively. Iron-deficiency anemia is not associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Iron-deficiency anemia is not associated with an increased risk of congenital defects.