A client reports fatigue, bone pain, and frequent bacterial…
A client reports fatigue, bone pain, and frequent bacterial infections. Further investigation reveals anemia, hypercalcemia and x-ray findings that show bone thinning with areas of bone loss that resembles holes in the bone. The signs and symptoms and diagnostic findings are consistent with which disorder?
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A client with severe anemia reports symptoms of tachycardia, palpitations, exertional dyspnea, cool extremities and dizziness with ambulation. Laboratory test results reveal a hemoglogin of 8 g/dL and a hematocrit of 24%. Based on the data, which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client? (Normal value ranges: hemoglobin – female 12-16 g/dL/ male 14-18 g/dL, hematocrit – female 37-47%/ male 42-52%)
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