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NURS 126 HEME A 4-year-old child is seen at the clinic for a mild iron deficiency anemia caused by a poor diet. The parents ask the nurse what type of treatment to expect. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a) Preparation for bone marrow transplant b) Splenectomy and steroid therapy c) Iron replacement and change of diet d) Transfusion of packed red blood cells Because the main etiological factor is diet, treatment would focus on addressing the iron deficiency in the diet...

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nurs 126 HEME 1. A 4-year-old child is seen at the clinic for a mild iron deficiency anemia caused by a poor diet. The parents ask the nurse what type of treatment to expect. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a) Preparation for bone marrow transplant b) Splenectomy and steroid therapy c) Iron replacement and change of diet d) Transfusion of packed red blood cells Because the main etiological factor is diet, treatment would focus on addressing the iron deficiency in the di...