The nurse is aware that which of the following groups is at greatest risk for anemia?
a. adult males c. middle-aged men
b. nursing mothers d. postmenopausal women
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This group is not at increased risk for anemia.
B Correct: Lactating mothers lose approximately 2 mg of iron/day.
C Incorrect: This group is not at increased risk for anemia.
D Incorrect: This group is not at increased risk for anemia.
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