During assessment of a patient with anemia,a nurse is alert for the presence of:

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Pallor is a decrease in color caused by a reduced amount of oxyhemoglobin resulting from decreased blood flow caused by anemia or shock.Jaundice is caused by increased deposit of bilirubin in tissues caused by liver disease or destruction of red blood cells;it is not characteristic of anemia.Cyanosis is caused by an increased amount of deoxygenated hemoglobin due to heart or lung disease or a cold environment;it is not characteristic of anemia.Erythema is caused by increased visibility of oxyhemoglobin due to dilation or increased blood flow because of fever,direct trauma,blushing,or alcohol intake;it is not characteristic of anemia.

During Assessment of a Patient with Anemia,a Nurse Is Alert