TEACHING PLAN

Client’s Initials Age Medical Diagnosis

Nursing Diagnosis

Learning Objectives Content Teaching/Learning Activity Evaluation

By the end of 20-30 minutes of health teaching client should be able to• Define in her own words what is anemia• List at list two causes of iron deficient anemia• List two signs and symptoms of iron deficient anemia• available treatment for iron deficient anemia• Management of anemia

What is anemia?Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal.

What are the causes of iron deficient anemia?

Anemia is caused byBlood loss- lost of blood each month through normal menstruation / and or traumaA lack of iron in the diet- the body gets iron from the foods eaten. If too little iron is consumed, over time the body can become iron deficient.An inability to absorb iron- Iron from food is absorbed into the bloodstream in the small intestine. An intestinal disorder, such as celiac disease, affects the intestine’s ability to absorb nutrients from digested food, can lead to iron deficiency anemia.Pregnancy- Without iron supplementation, iron deficiency anemia occurs in many pregnant

Brochure ,Student nurse/ patient discussionQuestion and answer session

By the end of the student nurse/ client teaching session client was able to define anemia, state two causes of anemia, list three signs and symptoms of the disease list available treatment and management of the disease. Client participated in discussion.

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Learning Objectives Content Teaching/Learning Activity Evaluation

because their iron stores need to serve their own increased blood volume as well as be a source of hemoglobin for the growing fetus.

What are the signs and symptoms of iron deficient anemia?

Initially, iron deficiency anemia can be so mild that it goes unnoticed. But as the body becomes more deficient in iron and anemia worsens, the signs and symptoms intensify.Iron deficiency anemia symptoms may include:Extreme fatigue, Shortness of breath, Weakness, Dizziness or lightheadedness, Chest pain, Frequent infections, Pale skin, Headache, Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or starch, Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia, An uncomfortable tingling or crawling feeling in the legs (restless legs syndrome)

What are the available treatments for iron deficient anemia?

If iron supplements don't increase blood-iron levels, it's likely the anemia is due to a source of bleeding or an iron-absorption problem that a doctor will need to investigate and treat.

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Depending on the cause, iron deficiency anemia treatment may involve: Medications, such as oral contraceptives to lighten heavy menstrual flow. Antibiotics and other medications to treat peptic ulcers. Surgery to remove a bleeding polyp, a tumor or a fibroid. If iron deficiency anemia is severe, you may need iron given intravenously or you may need blood transfusions to help replace iron and hemoglobin quickly.

Management of anemiaIron deficiency can't be corrected overnight. You may need to take iron supplements for several months or longer to replenish your iron reserves. Take tablets with a meal to assist with upset stomach. Do not take iron tablets with antacids as they may interfere with absorption. Take tablets with vitamins C to help with absorption. Eat foods that are iron-rich foods which include meat, eggs, leafy green vegetables and iron-fortified foods. For proper growth and development, infants and children need iron from their diet, too.

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