NURS 6501, Week 7 Main Question Post
Anemia
In developed nations, the leading cause of iron deficiency anemia is loss of iron, almost
always through blood loss from the GI or genitourinary tracts (Hammer & McPhee, 2014). It can
also be from a result of inadequate dietary intake.
IDA is common and can be treated and
managed.
People at high risk for the development of iron deficiency anemia are poverty
individuals, children, pregnant, and lactating women.
Iron deficiency anemia is developed through three stages. The first stage is the body's
storage of iron-depleted; the second stage has scarce amounts of iron transported to the marrow.
This results in iron-deficient red blood cells production.
The third stage presents symptoms
because of insufficient iron supply and diminished hemoglobin synthesis.
A reduction in
hemoglobin prevents the cells and tissues from getting the proper amount of oxygen needed;
therefore, resulting in weakness, dizziness, skin discoloration, and fatigue. The treatment
involves first determining the source of blood loss. Replacement therapy may be needed such a
