Question

Disorder of Hematologic System

1.Ms. J brings her 12-year-old daughter,  Beth, to the clinic for a follow-up visit after a routine health examination. Her last examination revealed iron-deficiency anemia. Beth  admits to trying to lose weight by skippi’s ng meals. The health care provider prescribes ferrous sulfate orally three times per day.  asks, Beth “I realize my dieting wasn’t such a good idea. So what should I eat now?”

1. What manifestations would the nurse expect to find with ? Beth
2. What information would the nurse need to include when teaching  and h Beth er mother about the iron therapy?
3. How might Beth's  developmental stage affect suggestions for food choices that would be appropriate? How would the nurse respond?

Answer 1

A.Manifestations::

1.tiredness

2.fatigue

3.yellow skin

4.breathing difficulty

5.tachycardia

6.headache

B. Iron supplement will help to manage anaemia.it aids to improve the level of iron in the body which needs to produce red blood cells.This is the most effe ective treatment which has less adverse effects.

C.patient can take all type of food as she is in developmental stage.avoid use of more junk foods and try to have homely food which includes more fruits and vegetables eg.beetroot,green leafy vegetable,liver ,fish etc.