The production of abnormal Hgb that causes RBCs to assume a sickle shape
cheese
Pale mucous membranes
vegetable oil
sour cream
Iron causes dark, sticky stools. Use a straw for liquid forms of iron supplements due to staining teeth.
Adverse reaction to medication
Anorexia
Growth Retardation
Fatigue. Muscle spasms.
Pain. Joint and leg pain. Severe abdominal pain.
Teaching about lead-based paint in old houses
A hereditary trait occurring most commonly in African Americans
Body stops producing new RBCs
Red meats (easiest for body to absorrb). Organ meats. Tuna and salmon.
Spooned nails
Take iron supplements on an empty stomach.
Oral iron supplements are best administered on an empty stomach and 2 hr after consuming milk or antacids
almonds
Listlessness: lacking energy
Accurately assess pain, relieve pain
Below average body weight. Characteristics of milk babies.
Chronic anemia. Decreased Hgb.
Orange juice helps w/iron supplement absorption
Eggs, tofu, enriched grains
Maintain fluid intake
Elevated temperature
Sickle cell anemia
Raisins, prunes and peaches
folic acid deficiency
Do not take with milk or antacids. It interferes with absorption.
Thalassemia: inherited disorder of abnormal formation of Hgb
Pale mucous membranes, tachycardia, hypotension, SOA
Sickle Cell Crisis
iron deficiency
Lead poisoning
pernicious anemia (requires B12 injections)
yogurt
Buy iron fortified cereals. Use a quart of milk a day (4-8 oz bottles) No more than 32 oz of milk/day
Dried beans, peas, and fruits
Green leafy vegetables