About
Decreased hemoglobin as a result of decreased iron stores in the body.
Assess
Recent blood loss, fatigue, decreased ferritin levels, pallor, cold sensitivity, TIBC's.
Complications
Fatigue
Malnutrition
Diagnosis
- Fatigue related to disease process
- Activity intolerance related to decreased oxygen supply to body tissues
- Anxiety related to knowledge deficit of disease process and treatment
Goals
- The client will be able to identify medication regimen with side effects and rationale for each medication.
- The client will be able to state foods high in iron content.
Interventions
- Monitor for signs or symptoms of abnormal bleeding including heavy menses, bruising, GI losses.
- Administer iron supplement as ordered. If IM, administer using Z-track method.
- Teach client dietary sources high in iron content.
- Teach client side effects of iron therapy and purposes of medications.
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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