Which Population Group Is Considered at Low Risk for Iron-Deficiency

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which population group is considered at low risk for iron-deficiency anemia?

• A)pregnant women
• B)infants and preschool children
• C)vegans
• D)middle-aged businessmen

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Definitions:

Dorsalis Pedis

A pulse point palpable on the instep of the foot.

Vital Signs

Basic physiological measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential bodily functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.

Pyrogens

Fever-inducing substances, typically produced by bacteria, which can cause the body's temperature to increase when introduced.

Auscultating

The act of listening to the sounds made by internal organs of the body, typically with a stethoscope, as a method of diagnosing medical conditions.