PRIORITIZED NURSING PROBLEM FOR ANEMIA
Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Intervention
Independent
 Fatigue  Assess the specific  The specific cause of
cause of fatigue.
 Assess the client’s  Fatigue can limit the
ability to perform
activities of daily living
(ADLs), and the
demands of daily living.
 Monitor hemoglobin,  Decreased RBC indexes
hematocrit, RBC counts,
and reticulocyte counts.
 Assist the client in  This will allow the client
planning and prioritizing
activities of daily living
(ADL).
Rationale
fatigue is due to tissue
hypoxia from normocytic
anemia; other related
medical problems can
also compromise activity
tolerance.
client’s ability to
participate in self-care
and perform his or her
role responsibilities in
family and society, such
as working outside the
home.
are associated with
decreased oxygen-
carrying capacity of the
blood. It is critical to
compare serial laboratory
values to evaluate
progression or
deterioration in the client
and to identify changes
before they become
potentially life-
threatening.
to maximize his/her time
for accomplishing
important activities. Not
all self-care and hygiene
activities need to be
completed i the morning.
Likewise, not all
housework needs to be
completed in one day.
Dependent

 Provide supplemental  Oxygen saturation should

oxygen therapy, as be kept at 90% or greater.
needed.

 Anticipate the need for  Packed RBCs increase

the transfusion of oxygen-carrying capacity
packed RBCs. of the blood.

Interdependent

 Refer the client and  The occupational

family to an
occupational therapist.
therapist can teach the
client about using
assistive devices. The
therapist also can help
the client and family
evaluate the need for
additional energy-
conservation measures in
the home setting.

References:

https://nurseslabs.com/4-anemia-
nursing-care-plans/