There is a scenario where pt had hgb of 6 , age 75 male with hx of diabetes and heart bypass surgery done 4 yrs ago. He was just given iron by doctors but after 4 days he still had hgb as 6. His egd and colonoscopy results came negative. Diabetes is managed. I am wondering why iron was hung before blood. Should not he be getting 2 units of blood if he had anemia. Will this kind of anemia treated by diet and meds at home or rehab and we will see difference later.
I am confused because in all nursing books, low hgb increases chance of stroke or heart failure.
ObtundedRN, BSN, RN
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I agree with what many have asked, Was the patient symptomatic? That could be the reason why they didn't give blood.