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Hemolytic anemia
Hemolytic anemia ( 15 Questions)
The patient asks, "Why do I have this condition?" Which response by the nurse is accurate?
Hemolytic anemia is not typically caused by infections. Infections can cause other types of anemia, such as anemia of chronic disease, but not hemolytic anemia. This choice is incorrect.
This is the correct answer. Hemolytic anemia is usually a result of genetic defects. It can also be acquired through autoimmune conditions or exposure to certain drugs and toxins, but genetic defects are a common cause. Genetic defects can lead to abnormal red blood cell shapes (e.g., sickle cell anemia) or defects in red blood cell membranes (e.g., hereditary spherocytosis), resulting in hemolysis.
Exposure to toxins is not the primary cause of hemolytic anemia. While some toxins can cause hemolysis, they are not the leading cause of this condition. This choice is incorrect.
Mechanical trauma is not the primary reason for developing hemolytic anemia. While physical trauma can lead to the rupture of red blood cells (e.g., in cases of traumatic hemolysis), it is not the primary cause of hemolytic anemia. This choice is incorrect.
Choice A rationale:
Hemolytic anemia is not typically caused by infections.
Infections can cause other types of anemia, such as anemia of chronic disease, but not hemolytic anemia.
This choice is incorrect.
Choice B rationale:
This is the correct answer.
Hemolytic anemia is usually a result of genetic defects.
It can also be acquired through autoimmune conditions or exposure to certain drugs and toxins, but genetic defects are a common cause.
Genetic defects can lead to abnormal red blood cell shapes (e.g., sickle cell anemia) or defects in red blood cell membranes (e.g., hereditary spherocytosis), resulting in hemolysis.
Choice C rationale:
Exposure to toxins is not the primary cause of hemolytic anemia.
While some toxins can cause hemolysis, they are not the leading cause of this condition.
This choice is incorrect.
Choice D rationale:
Mechanical trauma is not the primary reason for developing hemolytic anemia.
While physical trauma can lead to the rupture of red blood cells (e.g., in cases of traumatic hemolysis), it is not the primary cause of hemolytic anemia.
This choice is incorrect.