A 21-year-old female was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. In addition to fatigue and weakness, which of the following clinical signs and symptoms would she most likely exhib-it?
a. Hyperactivity
b. Spoon-shaped nails
c. Gait problems
d. Petechiae
ANS: B
Iron deficiency anemia is manifested by fingernails that become brittle and spoon shaped or concave. It does not involve hyperactivity, gait problems, or petechiae.
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