title: Bionursing: signs of iron deficiency.
abstract: In the ninth article in our series on bionursing, the authors explain how an understanding of physiology can help nurses to identify the common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency and ensure patients receive prompt and appropriate treatment.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Torrance
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jordan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006397:Hematinics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis
chemical_list: D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D006397:Hematinics; C011819:ferrous gluconate