At What Ages Should Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) Perform a Risk-Assessment

question 2

Multiple Choice

At what ages should advanced practice nurses (APNs) perform a risk-assessment screening for iron deficiency?

• A) Every 6 months
• B) 4, 6, 9, and 24 months
• C) 4, 15, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months
• D) At 1 year and 2 years of age

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Definitions:

Vagina

The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in women and most female mammals.

Ovarian Ligament

A fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus.

Broad Ligament

A wide, flat sheet of peritoneum that supports the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries within the pelvic cavity.

Suspensory Ligament

A fibrous tissue that supports an organ or structure, such as the lens of the eye or the penis.