Anemia
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April 11, 2017KINDRED
April 11, 2017- Review Chapter 21 in the Huether and McCance text. Reflect on the pathophysiological mechanisms of iron deficiency anemia.
•Select one of the following types of anemia: pernicious anemia, folate deficiency anemia, sideroblastic anemia, chronic inflammation anemia, or post-hemorrhagic anemia. Identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of the anemia you selected.
•Consider the similarities and differences between iron deficiency anemia and the type of anemia you selected.
•Reflect on how patient factors such as genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact these anemic disorders.WRITE
an explanation of the pathophysiological mechanisms of iron deficiency anemia and the anemia you selected.Compare these two types of anemia, as well as their potential causes.
Finally, explain how genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the anemic disorders you selected.
TEXT
Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012). Understanding pathophysiology (Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
CHP 20, 21, 22McPhee, S. J., & Hammer, G. D. (2010). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical. CHP 6
American Sickle Cell Anemia Association http://www.ascaa.org/
