The nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant who appears very pale but is not cyanotic. The nurse suspects that the infant has anemia. What would be the next nursing action?
A) Assess oxygen saturation
B) Order a thyroid test
C) Order a laboratory test to assess for iron
D) Assess the nail beds and conjunctiva
A
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