In discussing the causes of iron-deficiency anemia in children with a group of nurses, the following statements are made. Which of these statements is a misconception related to iron-deficiency anemia?

“Milk is a perfect food, and babies should be able to have all the milk they want.”

“Children have a hard time getting enough iron from food during their first few years.”

“A family’s economic problems are often a cause of malnutrition.”

“Caregivers sometimes don’t understand the importance of iron and proper nutrition.”

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A reason: Milk is not a perfect food, as excessive intake in babies can displace iron-rich foods, causing iron-deficiency anemia. This misconception overlooks milk’s low iron content, making it the correct choice for a false statement compared to accurate causes discussed among nurses.

Choice B reason: Children struggle to get enough iron in early years due to rapid growth and limited dietary sources, a true statement. Milk as a perfect food is the misconception, making this correct and incorrect for identifying a false belief about iron-deficiency anemia in children.

Choice C reason: Economic problems contribute to malnutrition, including iron deficiency, by limiting access to nutritious foods, a valid point. The milk misconception directly misleads about dietary causes, making this accurate and incorrect compared to the false statement about milk’s role in anemia prevention.

Choice D reason: Caregivers’ lack of nutrition knowledge can lead to inadequate iron intake, a true cause of anemia. The milk statement is the misconception, as it wrongly promotes milk over iron sources, making this correct and incorrect for identifying the false belief in the discussion.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A reason: Red meat, poultry, and fish are animal products excluded from a vegan diet, which is plant-based. Students identifying these correctly understand veganism excludes them, making this incorrect, as it does not indicate a need for more information about vegan dietary restrictions in the presentation.

Choice B reason: Red meat and poultry are not part of a vegan diet, which avoids all animal products. Students listing these show understanding of vegan exclusions, making this incorrect, as it does not reflect a misunderstanding requiring further education about vegan diet principles for the students.

Choice C reason: Vegan diets exclude dairy, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs, as they are animal-derived. Identifying these as included indicates a misunderstanding, as vegans consume only plant-based foods, making this the correct choice for needing more information, per nutritional education standards for high schoolers.

Choice D reason: Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs are excluded from vegan diets, and students listing them understand this restriction. This does not indicate a knowledge gap, making it incorrect compared to including dairy, which reflects a common misconception about veganism among the student group.

A. Rheumatic fever. B. Lipoid nephrosis (idiopathic nephrotic syndrome). C. A urinary tract infection. D. Acute glomerulonephritis.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A reason: Rheumatic fever follows streptococcal infection but typically presents with joint pain, carditis, or rash, not puffy eyes or abnormal urine. Glomerulonephritis better matches the symptoms post-infection, making this incorrect for the suspected condition based on the child’s presentation and history.

Choice B reason: Lipoid nephrosis causes edema and proteinuria but is not typically linked to recent infections or hematuria. Acute glomerulonephritis, often post-streptococcal, explains puffy eyes and abnormal urine, making this less fitting and incorrect for the child’s symptoms following ear infections.

Choice C reason: Urinary tract infections cause dysuria or frequency, not puffy eyes or hematuria post-infection. Acute glomerulonephritis aligns with the history of ear infections (possible streptococcal link) and symptoms, making this incorrect for the suspected condition in this child with these signs.

Choice D reason: Acute glomerulonephritis, often post-streptococcal (e.g., after ear infections), causes hematuria (“funny” urine), periorbital edema (puffy eyes), and headache. This aligns with pediatric nephrology evidence, making it the correct condition the nurse suspects based on the child’s symptoms and medical history.

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