A nurse is conducting a physical examination of a 5-year-old with suspected iron-deficiency anemia. How would the nurse evaluate for changes in neurologic functioning?
A) "Open your mouth so I can look inside your cheeks and lips."
B) "Do you have any bruises on your feet or shins?"
C) "Will you show me how you walk across the room?"
D) "Let me see the palms of your hands and soles of your feet."
Ans: C
Neurologic effects of iron deficiency may be demonstrated when the child's ability to sit, stand, and walk are impaired. Inspecting the mouth, looking for bruises, and checking the hands and feet provide information about signs of petechiae, purpura, or pallor.
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