The nurse is assessing a client with anemia.Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to see in this client?

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Anemia is a reduction in the number of red blood cells (RBCs),the amount of hemoglobin,or the hematocrit level.Tissue oxygenation depends on RBCs.Typical symptoms of anemic clients include dyspnea,increased somnolence,tachycardia,and pallor.A client who is anemic tends to have lower blood pressure,increased heart rate,and skin that is pale and cool to touch.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Anemia