NCLEX-PN
PN Nclex Questions 2024 Questions
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The client is being assessed for possible pernicious anemia. Which finding would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is a red, beefy tongue, which is characteristic of pernicious anemia due to the atrophy of the papillae on the tongue. This finding is known as glossitis. A red, beefy tongue is a classic sign of pernicious anemia.
Choice A, weight loss of 10 pounds in 2 weeks, is non-specific and not a typical finding in pernicious anemia.
Choice B, complaints of numbness and tingling in the extremities, are more indicative of peripheral neuropathy, a common symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency, which can be seen in pernicious anemia.
Choice D, a hemoglobin level of 12.0 g/dL, falls within the normal range and does not specifically point towards pernicious anemia, which is characterized by low hemoglobin levels due to impaired absorption of vitamin B12.
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