Hemolytic anemia
Hemolytic anemia ( 15 Questions)
Which aspect of the patient's history should the nurse prioritize?
The statement, "I'm feeling so weak lately," is important information, but it does not prioritize the assessment. Weakness is a common symptom of anemia, but in a patient with suspected hemolytic anemia, obtaining a family history of hemolytic disorders is more critical.
The statement, "I had a blood transfusion a few years ago," is relevant to the patient's history but does not take priority over obtaining information about the family history of hemolytic disorders.
The statement, "I think I might have an autoimmune disorder," is relevant and should be explored further, but it does not take priority over obtaining a family history of hemolytic disorders.
The statement, "My family has a history of hemolytic disorders," is the most crucial aspect of the patient's history to prioritize. Hemolytic disorders often have a genetic component, so family history can provide valuable information for diagnosis and management.
Choice A rationale:
The statement, "I'm feeling so weak lately," is important information, but it does not prioritize the assessment.
Weakness is a common symptom of anemia, but in a patient with suspected hemolytic anemia, obtaining a family history of hemolytic disorders is more critical.
Choice B rationale:
The statement, "I had a blood transfusion a few years ago," is relevant to the patient's history but does not take priority over obtaining information about the family history of hemolytic disorders.
Choice C rationale:
The statement, "I think I might have an autoimmune disorder," is relevant and should be explored further, but it does not take priority over obtaining a family history of hemolytic disorders.
Choice D rationale:
The statement, "My family has a history of hemolytic disorders," is the most crucial aspect of the patient's history to prioritize.
Hemolytic disorders often have a genetic component, so family history can provide valuable information for diagnosis and management.