An assessment of a 7-month-old infant with a hemoglobin level of 6.5 mg/dL is likely to reveal which of the following?
a. An infant who is lethargic, pale, and irritable
b. An infant who is thin, energetic, and sleeps little
c. An infant who is anorexic, vomiting, and has watery stools
d. An infant who is flushed, fussy, and tired
A
Pallor, lethargy, irritability, and tachycardia are clinical manifestations of iron-deficiency anemia. Infants with iron-deficiency anemia are not typically thin and energetic but do tend to sleep a lot. Gastrointestinal symptoms are not clinical manifestations associated with iron-deficiency anemia. Although the infant with iron-deficiency anemia may be tired and fussy, pallor, rather than a flushed appearance, is characteristic of a low hemoglobin level.
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