An Infant with Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy (Celiac Sprue) Bruises and Bleeds

question 15

Multiple Choice

An infant with gluten-sensitive enteropathy (celiac sprue) bruises and bleeds easily because of:

• A)a vitamin K deficiency from fat malabsorption.
• B)bone marrow function depression.
• C)iron, folate, and B12 deficiency anemias.
• D)prescribed daily warfarin (Coumadin).

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