Reference no: EM133271662
Question - Mrs. Swenson, age 64, was taken to an urgent care center after she fell getting off the bus. While her abrasions were being bandaged, she said, "my feet are numb and tingly, and I cannot always tell where they are." Subjective: She has reported an 8lb weight loss in the past 3 months, poor appetite, indigestion, sore tongue, and constant fatigue.
Objective: Skin is pale. Laboratory results: Blood glucose 80mg/dl, serum electrolytes normal, BUN and Creatinine normal. Hemoglobin 8.0 g/dl and Hematocrit 32% -
1. What do these values represent in terms of anemia?
2. Mrs. Swenson was directed to be followed by the FNP who was diagnosed based on the findings what type of anemia? Could this be a process of dietary factors? If so, what do you think the patient is lacking from?
3. What are her leg symptoms related to, and what anemia would it be?
4. What treatment would you plan to offer Mrs. Swenson?