A Patient with a Documented History of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency

Multiple Choice

A patient with a documented history of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency has presented to the emergency department with signs and symptoms including pallor, jaundice, and malaise. Which of the nurses assessment questions relates most directly to this patients hematologic disorder?

A) When did you last have a blood transfusion?
B) What medications have taken recently?
C) Have you been under significant stress lately?
D) Have you suffered any recent injuries?