A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative and has anemia due to excess blood loss following surgery. The client's hemoglobin is at 7 g/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect this client to report?
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Hypertension
Bradycardia
The Correct Answer is B
A. Diarrhea is not a typical finding associated with anemia from blood loss; it may occur for other reasons but is not directly related to low hemoglobin levels.
B. Fatigue is a common symptom in clients with anemia, particularly when hemoglobin levels are low, as there is reduced oxygen delivery to tissues, leading to feelings of weakness and tiredness.
C. Hypertension is unlikely to be present in a client with significant blood loss; instead, hypotension may be more expected due to reduced blood volume.
D. Bradycardia is not typically associated with anemia; in fact, tachycardia (increased heart rate) is more common as the body tries to compensate for reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
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