Complaints indicative of tissue hypoxia related to anemia?

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Fellow Humans:

I am in the middle of studying for final exams and I need help understanding a few questions. So if you would be so kind and share your wisdom, I will definitely appreciate it.

A client with anemia due to chemotherapy has hemoglobin of 7.0 d/L. Which of the following complaints would be indicative of tissue hypoxia related to anemia?

1. Dizziness

2. Fatigue relieved by rest

3. Skin that is warm and dry to the touch

4. Apathy

I think the answer is 1.

Because when an individual is low on oxygen in the tissues they would become dizzy upon standing (orthostatic hypotension).

Once again, thanks for your help.:spin:

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