IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

Question 1

Decreased RBC due to low iron level

Answer 1

Iron Defiencieny Anemia

Question 2

Risk Factors for Iron deficiency Anemia

Answer 2

1. Above 6 months ( at risk for anemia )
2. Adolescent - ( due to weight reduction diet and HEAVY mentrual loss)

Question 3

Signs & Symptoms

Answer 3

1. Weakness, Pain, Extreme Fatigue
2. Headache & Dizziness

Question 4

Nursing Intervention

Answer 4

1. Introduction of Supplementary / Complementary feedings at 6 months ( one at a time only to rule - out allergy )
2. Iron rich foods: Cereals, Potato, Egg yolk.
3. Dark green leafy veggies; the darker the leaves , the higher the iron content
4. Dark meat
5. Iron fortified milk preparation

6.Supplemental Iron Preparation with Vitamin C

7. Tell mother that stool turns black
8. Don’t drink with milk