SOLUTIONS
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
avoid direct sunlight
mild soap with glycerin
dry skin thoroughly
inspect skin daily
older adult skin hydration
less than 5 seconds
Reed-Sternberg cells
biopsy of the lymph nodes
WBC
5,000-10,000
RBC
4.2-6.1
Hgb
M: 14-18
F: 12-16
Hct
Males: 42-52%
Females: 37-47%
polycythemia vera
, Blood cancer where blood becomes more sluggish
Red face (deep red purple lips)
polycythemia vera
develops after a viral infection, drug reaction or inherited (HIV
& Hepatitis)
polycythemia vera
megaloblastic anemia
faulty absorption of B12
pernicious anemia
Vitamin B12 deficiency
beefy red tongue
Vitamin B12 deficiency
iron deficiency anemia
anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
decreased hemoglobin production
iron deficiency anemia
inherited anemias
sickle cell and thalassemia
Hemolytic anemia
RBC destroyed faster than the body can use them
Pt is normally asymptomatic