When does iron-deficiency anemia generally appear in infants? ...

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When does iron-deficiency anemia generally appear in infants?
 
  a. birth to 6 months c. 5 to 6 months
  b. 2 to 8 months d. 9 months or older

Question 2

Surgery that does not alter the course of disease but is effective in relieving symptoms in more advanced stages of cancer is classified as:
 
  a. curative c. palliative
  b. elective d. reconstructive

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Answer to Question 1

D
Iron-deficiency anemia is caused by the infant's consumption of large amounts of milk and foods that do not contain iron, usually seen in children 9 months or older. Cow's milk can cause the infant to be obese and can lead to a loss of blood in the stool. Symptoms may include extreme pallor, tachycardia, lethargy, irritability, and low hemoglobin, hematocrit, and iron levels.

Answer to Question 2

C
Palliative surgery is performed primarily to relieve symptoms that arise when the original cancer has metastasized; it does not change the outcome or course of the disease. The nurse's primary role following this type of surgery is to keep the client comfortable.