Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks 32 oz of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods.The nurse should explain that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Iron deficiency anemia. Toddlers are at risk due to rapid growth and inadequate iron intake. Iron is essential for hemoglobin production. A: Diabetes mellitus is unlikely in toddlers. B: Obesity is more related to diet and lifestyle factors. D: Rickets is caused by vitamin D deficiency, common in infants.