NUR170 (NUR170)

Anemia-general - The reduction in RBCs, hemoglobin, and hematocrit Hematocrit levels for men - 42-52% Hematocrit levels for women - 37-47% Hemoglobin levels for men - 14-18 g/dL Hemoglobin levels for women - 12-16 g/dL The intrinsic factor is needed for the production of what vitamins? - Vitamin B12 and folic acid What vitamin is vital for the process of RBC maturation ? - Vitamin B12 Glossitis - Smooth, beefy red tongue What is glossitis a symptom of? - Hypoxia and B12 deficiency Func...

Na WNL 135-145 K WNL 3.5-5 Mag WNL 1.5-2.5 Ca WNL 8.8-10.8 Cl WNL 90-110 pH WNL 7.35-7.45 HCo3 WNL 22-28 PCO3 WNL 35-45 Glucose WNL 70-110 Post prandial WNL <180 A1C WNL <6 aPTT WNL - 30-40 - contact PCP if it is at 40heart failure S/S - F: fatigue - A: activity limitation - C: chest congestion and cough - E: edema - S: shortness of breath heart failure patient teaching - low salt diet (<2000g per day) - increase walking to 3 times per week - take breaks...

iron deficiency anemia - decrease iron supply, blood loss, poor gi absorption, inadequate diet iron deficiency anemia s/s - CNS: Paresthesia( numbness tingling) paller weight loss fatigue FISSURES Spoon nails Pica iron deficiency anemia tx - replace iron food: -green leafy vegs, red meat, beans, eggs, raisins iron supplement: cause black stool and gi discomfort iron deficiency anemia lab work - H&H b12 deficiency anemia - caused by vegan diet, small bowel resection, diarrhea and t...