When a child progresses to moderate iron-deficiency anemia, the caregivers or the nurse will notice which of the following signs?
a. yellow color of skin, fatigue, and increased aggressiveness
b. mottling of skin, joint pain, and muscular weakness
c. general irritability, weakness, and lack of interest in play
d. respiratory distress, cardiac irregularities, seizures
C
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A Incorrect. Once the child becomes moderately anemic, he or she does not present with yellow color of skin, fatigue, and increased aggressiveness.
B Incorrect. Once the child becomes moderately anemic, he or she does not present with mottling of skin, joint pain, and muscular weakness.
C Correct. Once the child becomes moderately anemic, he or she presents with general irritability, weakness, and lack of interest in play.
D Incorrect. Once the child becomes moderately anemic, he or she does not present with respiratory distress, cardiac irregularities, and seizures.
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