A nurse is assessing an infant for the most common type of anemia ...

[oliviahorn72]

A nurse is assessing an infant for the most common type of anemia worldwide. What action by the nurse is most helpful?
 
  A.
  Assess if formula is iron-fortified.
  B.
  Determine family history of anemia.
  C.
  Look at mucous membranes for pallor.
  D.
  Perform range of motion on the hips.

Question 2

A nurse working in pediatrics learns that the normal hemoglobin value for an infant is high at birth, then decreases by 2 months of age before increasing again as the child grows. The nurse knows the reason for this shift is which of the following?
 
  A.
  Hemodilution from starting oral nutrition
  B.
  Lower available oxygen while in utero
  C.
  Rapid hemoglobin destruction at birth
  D.
  Slower hemoglobin production after birth

[zoeyesther]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The most common type of anemia worldwide is iron-deficiency anemia, which can be caused by ingesting non-iron-fortified formula if the child is not breastfed. This type of anemia is not genetic. Pallor, either of the skin or mucous membranes, would be seen in any type of anemia. Range of motion of the hips or shoulders is an important assessment in sickle cell disease, in which avascular necrosis can occur.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The fetus needs a higher hemoglobin level to compensate for the relatively low-oxygen environment of the uterus. The other answers are incorrect.

[oliviahorn72]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[gcook]

Great answer, keep it coming