{"id":142119,"date":"2024-09-21T12:32:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T12:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=142119"},"modified":"2024-09-21T12:32:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-21T12:32:11","slug":"a-nurse-is-collecting-data-from-a-client-whose-hgb-is-8-8-mg-dl-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/21\/a-nurse-is-collecting-data-from-a-client-whose-hgb-is-8-8-mg-dl-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is collecting data from a client whose Hgb is 8.8 mg\/dL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is collecting data from a client whose Hgb is 8.8 mg\/dL. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>&#8220;I feel tired all the time.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>&#8220;I have noticed that my fingernails are becoming thicker.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>&#8220;I have to go to the bathroom all the time.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>&#8220;I notice that my hands are always shaky.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>A. &#8220;I feel tired all the time.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hemoglobin (Hgb) is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. A normal hemoglobin level typically ranges from about 12 to 16 g\/dL for women and 14 to 18 g\/dL for men. When a patient&#8217;s hemoglobin level is significantly low, as in this case with a level of 8.8 g\/dL, it indicates anemia. Anemia can result from various causes, including nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, or blood loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common symptoms of anemia is fatigue. This occurs because lower hemoglobin levels mean less oxygen is being transported to the body&#8217;s tissues. Consequently, the body struggles to maintain its usual energy levels, leading to feelings of tiredness and weakness. Patients often describe this fatigue as persistent and debilitating, affecting their daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, the other options provided do not directly correlate with low hemoglobin levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B. &#8220;I have noticed that my fingernails are becoming thicker.&#8221;<\/strong> This statement is less common in anemia. Nail changes can occur in various conditions but are not a typical symptom of low hemoglobin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. &#8220;I have to go to the bathroom all the time.&#8221;<\/strong> Frequent urination is not a direct symptom of anemia. This could relate to other issues such as diabetes or urinary tract infections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. &#8220;I notice that my hands are always shaky.&#8221;<\/strong> Tremors can be related to anxiety, low blood sugar, or neurological conditions, but they are not typically associated with anemia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, fatigue is the primary symptom associated with low hemoglobin levels, making option A the most accurate response for a patient with a hemoglobin level of 8.8 mg\/dL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is collecting data from a client whose Hgb is 8.8 mg\/dL. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect? 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