Typical signs of a child with iron deficiency anemia include all of the following except:
1. Tachycardia.
2. Bradycardia.
3. Thinning of hair.
4. Shortness of breath.
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1. The lack of red blood cells does not allow for enough oxygen carrying capacity.
2. Tachycardia is a sign, not bradycardia.
3. Thinning hair is a common sign of long-term iron deficiency anemia in children.
4. Shortness of breath is present because of the lack of oxygen carrying capacity of the red blood cells when the hemoglobin is low.
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