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Iron Deficiency Anemia (Client Based) Predisposing Factors Age (48 y.

.o) Gender (Female) (myoma) Precipitating Factors Lifestyle Diet (Strenuous) Bleeding

Decrease iron supply in the blood

RBCs Results in smaller (microcytic) cells

Decrease transferring

Depleted RBC mass

Decrease hemoglobin concentration (hypochromia)

O2 carrying capacity of a blood

Less oxygen supply to the cells Increase Bp (150/80mmHg)

Compensatory Mechanism: Increase RR (25cpm) Increase HR (105bpm)

Skin Heart Brain Lungs

Pallor Fatigue Headache Irritability Dizziness SOB

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