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bucstennis@aim.com · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Typical signs of a child with iron deficiency anemia include all of the following except:

1. Tachycardia.
2. Bradycardia.
3. Thinning of hair.
4. Shortness of breath.

Question 2

A growth spurt for boys usually occurs between which ages?

1. 10 to 12 years of age
2. 12 to 14 years of age
3. 14 to 16 years of age
4. 16 to 18 years of age

aprice35067 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The lack of red blood cells does not allow for enough oxygen carrying capacity.
2. Tachycardia is a sign, not bradycardia.
3. Thinning hair is a common sign of long-term iron deficiency anemia in children.
4. Shortness of breath is present because of the lack of oxygen carrying capacity of the red blood cells when the hemoglobin is low.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Growth spurts for girls occur during this time.
2. The average age is between 12 to 14 years of age for a large growth spurt for boys.
3. Most boys have started their growth spurt before this time.
4. Most boys have started their growth spurt before this time.