NUR 206

Exam 2 Study Guide Ch. 3 Anemia • Results from decreased number of erythrocytes, reduction of hemoglobin, or abnormal hemoglobin • Decreases O2 carrying capacity, leading to tissue hypoxia • Several types with varying etiology • General manifestations: weakness, fatigue, pallor, syncope, dyspnea, and tachycardia Pernicious anemia/B12 Deficiency • Vit B12 deficiency usually caused by a lack of intrinsic factor • Causes: autoimmune • Vit B12 is required for DNA synthe...