As iron-deficiency anemia progresses beyond the moderate stage, the nurse assessing the child will most likely find which of the following signs?
a. decreased reticulocytes and increased serum ferritin
b. systolic murmurs, hair falling out, brittle nails, and enlarged spleen
c. elevated blood pressure and pulse
d. seizures and loss of consciousness
B
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A Incorrect. Assessing the child beyond the moderate stage of anemia, the nurse will not expect decreased reticulocytes and increased serum ferritin.
B Correct. Assessing the child beyond the moderate stage of anemia, the nurse will expect pallor, anorexia, and systolic murmurs.
C Incorrect. Assessing the child beyond the moderate stage of anemia, the nurse will not expect elevated blood pressure and pulse.
D Incorrect. Assessing the child beyond the moderate stage of anemia, the nurse will not expect seizures and loss of consciousness.
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