Anemia

Anemia ( 42 Questions)

A client reports experiencing a tingling sensation in the hands and feet, along with difficulty maintaining balance. A nurse should recognize these as possible symptoms of which type of anemia?


Correct Answer: D

A) This choice is incorrect because tingling sensation and difficulty maintaining balance are not typical symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia.

B) This choice is incorrect because aplastic anemia primarily affects the bone marrow and results in decreased production of all blood cells, not specifically causing tingling sensation or balance issues.

C) This choice is incorrect because hemolytic anemia is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells and is not directly related to neurological symptoms like tingling and balance difficulties.

D) This choice is correct. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia can cause neurological symptoms, including tingling in the hands and feet (paresthesia) and difficulty maintaining balance due to nerve damage.




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