Question

if a patient develops anemia as a result of their chronic kidney disease, and presents with fatigue and shortness of breath caused by the anemia, which accurately describes their deficiency?
o a. it is a primary deficiency.
o b. it is a secondary deficiency.
o c. it is a subclinical deficiency.
o d. it is anemia with covert symptoms.

Explanation:

• Primary deficiency: Caused by inadequate intake of a nutrient.
• Secondary deficiency: Results from a disorder or medication affecting nutrient absorption/use. Here, anemia is due to chronic kidney disease (a disorder), so it's secondary.
• Subclinical deficiency: No overt symptoms. But patient has fatigue and shortness of breath.
• Anemia with covert symptoms: Not a standard classification for deficiency type.

Answer:

B. It is a secondary deficiency.