1. altered body function
2. most common disorder of RBC
3. dietary, physical, genetic

1. fatigue
2. weakness
3. generalized malaise
4. pallor of skin and mucous membranes

1. tongue: iron deficiency; smooth and bright red
2. tongue: folic acid and B12; sore and beefy red
3. Nails: brittle and concave
4. angular cheilosis: ulcerated corners of mouth (iron and sickle cell anemia)

• tachycardia
• palpitations
• heart failure

• dyspnea
• orthopnea
• decreased 02 sats

• numbness/paresthesias
• ataxia
• confusion

depends on:

• speed-rapid development ->severe symptoms
• duration- adaptation over time
• metabolic requirements- activity increases severity
• disorders ocurring @ same time- worsen symptoms

1. common in elderly
2. 50% have some form
3. elderly dont respond as quick

1. respiratory
2. confusion

• CBC
  hct
• hgb
• reticulocyte count

• vitamin b12
• folic acid level
• platelet count

• iron
• haptoglobin

• erythropoetin

• cause; not enough iron in diet
• not enough to help RBC
• b/m aspiration to id
• possible underlying issue f/e gi bleed
• n/i of education on foods

• take on empty stomach
• increase vit c bc it increases absorption
• dont take with antacids
• gastric distress
• stools turn dark
• increase fiber bc of constipation

• vit b12 deficiency anemia
• folic acid deficiency anemia

• numbness & tingling
• jaundice
• red beefy smooth tongue
• faigue
• weight loss

• vegans
• breastfed babies
• faulty absorption in gi
• lack intrinsic factor

• increase animal proteins
• eggs and dairy products
• weekly to mothly injections