Which of the Following Factors May Predispose the Elderly to Anemia

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors may predispose the elderly to anemia?
I. Replacement of red bone marrow in long bones with fatty marrow
II. GI atrophy
III. GI bleeding
Iv. Insufficient income to purchase nutritious food

• A) I and III only
• B) I, II, III, and IV
• C) I, II, and III only
• D) II and III only

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Definitions:

Bed Rest

Restriction of a client’s activities, either partially or completely.

Stool Consistency

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Diarrhea

A common condition characterized by frequent, loose, or watery stools, significantly more so than the normal bowel movement pattern.

Hypertonic Solution Enema

A type of enema using a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes than the body fluids, often used to draw water out of the colon.