Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with a parent of a toddler. The parent tells the nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day. The nurse should recognize that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Excessive milk can lead to iron-deficiency anemia because milk is low in iron and can interfere with iron absorption from other foods.