A nurse is reviewing the prenatal laboratory results for a 28-year-old client at 12 weeks gestation during her first prenatal visit. The client's hemoglobin is 10.2 g/dL (normal: 12-16 g/dL) and hematocrit is 30% (normal: 36-48%). The client reports feeling tired but denies shortness of breath. Which action should the nurse take first?
- Recommend the client increase dietary iron intake and take a prenatal vitamin with iron
- Schedule the client for a blood transfusion to correct the anemia
- Advise the client to rest more frequently throughout the day
- Refer the client to a hematologist for further evaluation