Examination for anemia Flashcards
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Examination findings that might imply anemia
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increased heart rate, possibly pallor i. nailbeds ii. conjuctiva iii. oral mucosa jaundice signs of liver disease hemorrhoids orthostatic changes atrophic glossitis loss of proprioception and paresthesia evidence of chronic disease (renal/hepatic/GI/cancer/etc) Petechiae/ecchymosis enlarged spleen