Question

The client is receiving ferrous sulfate (Feosol) for the treatment of anemia. The nurse has taught the client about this drug and about anemia. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?

1. "My anemia was caused by blood loss from my ulcer, but there are other causes too."
2. "My anemia was caused by drinking too many carbonated beverages with caffeine."
3. "There are many causes for anemia; mine was caused by heart failure and fluid overload."
4. "I think my anemia occurred when I started that vegetarian diet."

Answer 1

The client has learned that anemia can be caused by blood loss from an ulcer, among other factors.

Step-by-step explanation:

Anemia is a disorder in which the blood has an inadequate volume of red blood cells, leading to a reduction in the amount of oxygen that can be carried by the blood. There are various causes of anemia, including excessive bleeding, inherited disorders, and nutritional deficiencies.The client has demonstrated that they have learned about anemia when they make the statement, 'My anemia was caused by blood loss from my ulcer, but there are other causes too.' This statement shows an understanding that anemia can be caused by bleeding from sources such as ulcers, as well as other factors like inflammation or cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. It demonstrates the client's comprehension of the multiple causes of anemia.