Asked by Gannon Handley on Sep 24, 2024
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A 3-month-old infant is at increased risk for developing anemia. The nurse would identify which principle contributing to this risk?
A) The infant is becoming more active.
B) There is an increase in intake of breast milk or formula.
C) The infant is unable to maintain an adequate iron intake.
D) A depletion of fetal hemoglobin occurs.
Fetal Hemoglobin
A type of hemoglobin found in fetal blood which efficiently carries oxygen from the placenta to the fetus.
Iron Intake
Iron intake refers to the consumption of iron, a crucial mineral necessary for the production of hemoglobin, through diet or supplements to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia.
Breast Milk
The milk produced by human breasts or mammary glands, specifically to feed infants and babies.
- Recognize the physiological reasons and risk factors for the development of anemia in infants.
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Amber Miller5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Fetal hemoglobin is present for about 5 months. The fetal hemoglobin begins deteriorating, and around 2 to 3 months the infant is at increased risk of developing an anemia due to decreasing levels of hemoglobin. Breast milk or formula is the primary food intake up to around 6 months. Often iron supplemented formula is offered, and/or an iron supplement is given if the infant is breastfed.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the physiological reasons and risk factors for the development of anemia in infants.