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  • Title: Pathophysiology of anemia and nursing care implications.
    Author: Coyer SM, Lash AA.
    Journal: Medsurg Nurs; 2008 Apr; 17(2):77-83, 91; quiz 84. PubMed ID: 18517166.
    Abstract:
    Anemia is a decrease in erythrocyte mass or amount of hemoglobin from impaired production of erythrocytes, blood loss, or increased erythocyte destruction. The pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and selected pathologies of anemia and their implications for nursing practice are reviewed.
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