An Adult Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Multiple Choice

An adult patient has been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. What nursing diagnosis is most likely to apply to this patients health status?

A) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to impaired erythropoiesis
B) Risk for infection related to tissue hypoxia
C) Acute pain related to uncontrolled hemolysis
D) Fatigue related to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity