A patient with chronic iron-deficiency anemia may have: (Select all that apply.) 1. spoon-shaped nails. 2. bloodshot eyes. 3. fatigue. 4. headache.
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The question is asking about the possible symptoms associated with chronic iron-deficiency anemia and requests to select all that might apply from the provided options.
Answer
1, 3, and 4
The final answer is 1. spoon-shaped nails, 3. fatigue, and 4. headache.
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The final answer is 1. spoon-shaped nails, 3. fatigue, and 4. headache.
More Information
Chronic iron-deficiency anemia often results in symptoms like spoon-shaped nails (koilonychia), fatigue, and headaches. Bloodshot eyes are not commonly associated with this condition.
Tips
Mistaking bloodshot eyes for a symptom of iron-deficiency anemia is common, but it is not widely recognized in medical literature.
Sources
- Symptoms of anemia - News-Medical - news-medical.net
- Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia - Verywell Health - verywellhealth.com
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