NUR 1211C Chapter Notes - Chapter Test 3: Blood Film, Angina Pectoris, Peripheral Edema
8 Feb 2020
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Hematologic problems: anemia is a deficiency in the number of erythrocytes (rbcs), the quantity and quality of hemoglobin, and/or volume of packed rbcs (hematocrit, because rbcs transport o2, erythrocyte disorders can lead to hypoxia. Morphologic classification is related to the clinical conditions causing the anemia: clinical manifestations, the clinical manifestations of anemia are caused by the body"s response to tissue hypoxia. Specific manifestations vary depending on the rate at which the anemia has evolved, its severity, and any coexisting disease. Hemoglobin (hgb) levels are often used to determine the severity of anemia: mild states of anemia (hgb 10 to 12 g/dl) may exist without causing symptoms. If symptoms develop, it is because the patient has an underlying disease or is experiencing compensatory response to heavy exercise. In moderate anemia (hgb 6 to 10 g/dl) the above cardiopulmonary symptoms are increased. The patient may experience them while resting, as well as with activity.
