Focused Nursing Assessment and Diagnostics Subjective Data: Reports of weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath on exertion Headaches or lightheadedness Difficulty concentrating Objective Data: Pallor of skin, nail beds, and mucous membranes Tachycardia, hypotension, and dyspnea Brittle nails, spoon-shaped nails, or glossitis Cold extremities and delayed capillary refill Diagnostic Tests: Complete Blood Count (CBC): Low hemoglobin, hematocrit, and RBC count Iron studies: Low serum iron, ferritin, and transferrin saturation Reticulocyte count: Evaluates bone marrow response Stool guaiac test: Detects occult blood loss Peripheral smear: Assesses RBC morphology Nursing Care Plan #1: Fatigue Related to Decreased Oxygen-Carrying Capacity Nursing Diagnosis: Fatigue related to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood secondary to low hemoglobin levels, as evidenced by verbal reports of tiredness, inability to perform usual activities, and pallor

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However, because maintaining healthy vitamin levels is important for overall metabolic health, some healthcare providers may monitor B12 levels in patients with diabetes, especially if they have other risk factors