CaseStudy1Anemia
Case Study 1: Anemia
Donna Ishay
Grand Canyon University
Pathophysiology and Nursing management of Clients Health
410-V
Professor Kathleen Ellis
June 8, 2015
. Anemia is the most common blood condition affecting over 3 million people in the United States. It is a medical condition where the red blood cell count or the hemoglobin count is below normal and there are no enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the tissues. The normal level of hemoglobin in male and females are different. In men a hemoglobin level of less than 13.5 gram/100 ml is considered as anemia and in women hemoglobin of less than 12.0 gram/100 ml is considered as anemia. In the case study provided Ms. A appears to have Iron deficiency anemia based on her signs and symptoms. Iron deficiency anemia is a very common type of anemia affecting young women of reproductive age. It is a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Iron is considered to be very important in maintaining many body functions that includes the production of hemoglobin as well as to maintain the healthy cells, hair, skin and nails. Iron is absorbed into the body and is stored in the liver as ferritin and is released to the bone marrow to make new red blood cells. Risk factors of Iron deficiency Anemia- Women who menstruate and when their periods are heavy, people with gastrointestinal disorders when iron cannot be absorbed into the body, people who undergo bariatric surgeries etc. are some of the high risk group of people who may have iron deficiency anemia. In the case study Ms. A has heavy menstrual bleeding for almost ten to twelve years and she is also takes high doses of aspirin during her menstrual flow days (Harper, 2012). Signs and symptoms: The most common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia are being pale, rapid heart rate, headaches, unexplained generalized weakness, fatigue and lack of energy, shortness of breath with activity,
Donna Ishay
Grand Canyon University
Pathophysiology and Nursing management of Clients Health
410-V
Professor Kathleen Ellis
June 8, 2015
. Anemia is the most common blood condition affecting over 3 million people in the United States. It is a medical condition where the red blood cell count or the hemoglobin count is below normal and there are no enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the tissues. The normal level of hemoglobin in male and females are different. In men a hemoglobin level of less than 13.5 gram/100 ml is considered as anemia and in women hemoglobin of less than 12.0 gram/100 ml is considered as anemia. In the case study provided Ms. A appears to have Iron deficiency anemia based on her signs and symptoms. Iron deficiency anemia is a very common type of anemia affecting young women of reproductive age. It is a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Iron is considered to be very important in maintaining many body functions that includes the production of hemoglobin as well as to maintain the healthy cells, hair, skin and nails. Iron is absorbed into the body and is stored in the liver as ferritin and is released to the bone marrow to make new red blood cells. Risk factors of Iron deficiency Anemia- Women who menstruate and when their periods are heavy, people with gastrointestinal disorders when iron cannot be absorbed into the body, people who undergo bariatric surgeries etc. are some of the high risk group of people who may have iron deficiency anemia. In the case study Ms. A has heavy menstrual bleeding for almost ten to twelve years and she is also takes high doses of aspirin during her menstrual flow days (Harper, 2012). Signs and symptoms: The most common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia are being pale, rapid heart rate, headaches, unexplained generalized weakness, fatigue and lack of energy, shortness of breath with activity,