A nurse has instructed the parents of an infant to introduce ...

[renzo156]

A nurse has instructed the parents of an infant to introduce solid foods one at a time, while carefully observing for signs of food allergies. Which of the following signs and symptoms may be suggestive of food allergies? Select all that apply.
 
  a. diarrhea c. congestion
  b. abdominal pain d. rashes

Question 2

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

[Hikerman221]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D

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Correct Common food allergy reactions include diarrhea.
Common food allergy reactions include abdominal pain.
Common food allergy reactions include congestion.
Common food allergy reactions include rashes.
Incorrect All answers are correct.

Answer to Question 2

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.

[renzo156]

Excellent

[AngeliqueG]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it