Hemolytic anemia
Hemolytic anemia ( 15 Questions)
Which complications should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Increased risk of thrombosis is a potential complication of hemolytic anemia. When red blood cells are destroyed, they release substances that can promote blood clot formation, increasing the risk of thrombosis. This choice is correct.
Decreased iron utilization is not a typical complication of hemolytic anemia. Hemolysis can release iron into the bloodstream, but it does not lead to decreased iron utilization. This choice is incorrect.
Impaired erythropoiesis can be a complication of hemolytic anemia. When red blood cells are rapidly destroyed, the bone marrow may struggle to keep up with the demand for new red blood cell production, leading to impaired erythropoiesis. This choice is correct.
Elevated haptoglobin levels are not typically seen in hemolytic anemia. Haptoglobin levels may decrease in response to increased hemolysis, as haptoglobin binds to free hemoglobin released from ruptured red blood cells. This choice is incorrect.
Higher susceptibility to infections is a potential complication of hemolytic anemia. The destruction of red blood cells can weaken the immune system and make the individual more susceptible to infections. This choice is correct.
Choice A rationale:
Increased risk of thrombosis is a potential complication of hemolytic anemia.
When red blood cells are destroyed, they release substances that can promote blood clot formation, increasing the risk of thrombosis.
This choice is correct.
Choice B rationale:
Decreased iron utilization is not a typical complication of hemolytic anemia.
Hemolysis can release iron into the bloodstream, but it does not lead to decreased iron utilization.
This choice is incorrect.
Choice C rationale:
Impaired erythropoiesis can be a complication of hemolytic anemia.
When red blood cells are rapidly destroyed, the bone marrow may struggle to keep up with the demand for new red blood cell production, leading to impaired erythropoiesis.
This choice is correct.
Choice D rationale:
Elevated haptoglobin levels are not typically seen in hemolytic anemia.
Haptoglobin levels may decrease in response to increased hemolysis, as haptoglobin binds to free hemoglobin released from ruptured red blood cells.
This choice is incorrect.
Choice E rationale:
Higher susceptibility to infections is a potential complication of hemolytic anemia.
The destruction of red blood cells can weaken the immune system and make the individual more susceptible to infections.
This choice is correct.