Question

147. Which statement by a parent would alert the nurse to assess for iron deficiency anemia in a 14 month-old child?

A) "I know there is a problem since my baby is always constipated."
B) "My child doesn't like many fruits and vegetables, but she really loves her milk."
C) "I can't understand why my child is not eating as much as she did 4 months ago."
D) "My child doesn't drink a whole glass of juice or water at 1 time."

Answer 1

The statement that would alert the nurse to assess for iron deficiency anemia in a 14-month-old child is that the child doesn't like many fruits and vegetables, but loves milk. This may indicate an inadequate iron intake.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement by the parent that would alert the nurse to assess for iron deficiency anemia in a 14-month-old child is B) "My child doesn't like many fruits and vegetables, but she really loves her milk." Iron deficiency anemia can occur when a child is not getting enough iron-rich foods in their diet. Fruits and vegetables are important sources of iron, so if the child is not consuming them regularly but relies heavily on milk, it may indicate an inadequate iron intake.