Asked by Tisha Briscoe on May 01, 2024

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Which child should the nurse document as being anemic?

A) 7-year-old child with a hemoglobin of 11.5 g/dl
B) 3-year-old child with a hemoglobin of 12 g/dl
C) 14-year-old child with a hemoglobin of 10 g/dl
D) 1-year-old child with a hemoglobin of 13 g/dl

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs to be exhaled.

  • Comprehend the etiology and treatment options for different forms of pediatric anemia.
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Ikran MarufMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells, or hemoglobin concentration, is reduced below the normal values for age. Anemia is defined as a hemoglobin level below 10 or 11 g/dl. The child with a hemoglobin of 10 g/dl would be considered anemic. The normal hemoglobin for a child after 2 years of age is 11.5 to 15.5 g/dl.