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Question 9 :
A client with anemia presents with fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance. What is the primary indication for initiating oxygen therapy in this client?
A. Increasing oxygen-carrying capacityB. Reducing iron deficiencyC. Promoting tissue healingD. Enhancing erythropoiesis
Explanation
Answer: a. Increasing oxygen-carrying capacity
Explanation: In a client with anemia, the primary indication for oxygen therapy is to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and improve tissue oxygenation.
Incorrect choices:
b. Reducing iron deficiency is a necessary intervention for managing anemia but is not the primary indication for oxygen therapy.
c. Promoting tissue healing may be a general benefit of adequate oxygenation, but it is not the primary indication in this case.
d. Enhancing erythropoiesis is important for treating anemia but does not directly relate to the need for oxygen therapy
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