The nurse is performing a health assessment of a 3-month-old African-American boy. For what condition should this infant be monitored based on his race?

A. Negative behaviors characterized by the need for autonomy: While toddlers may exhibit negative behaviors as they assert their independence, this is not the defining characteristic of psychosocial development during this stage.

B. Demonstrations of sexual curiosity: Sexual curiosity typically emerges during the preschool and early school-age years rather than during toddlerhood.

C. Imaginary playmates: Imaginary playmates are more commonly seen during the preschool years, not necessarily during toddlerhood.

D. Erikson's stage of initiative versus guilt: This stage, occurring during early childhood (ages 3 to 6 years), is characterized by the child's growing sense of initiative in exploring and interacting with the world balanced against the potential for feeling guilty about their actions. It involves developing a sense of purpose and direction in life while navigating feelings of competence versus inadequacy.

A. Administer at mealtimes: While iron supplements can be given with meals to reduce gastrointestinal upset, they are typically better absorbed on an empty stomach. Therefore, giving them at mealtimes may not optimize absorption.

B. Administer at bedtimE. Administering iron supplements at bedtime is not typically recommended unless specifically instructed by a healthcare provider.

C. Give with a 240 mL (8 oz) glass of milk: Milk can decrease the absorption of iron due to its calcium content, so giving iron supplements with milk is not recommended.

D. Give with orange juicE. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption, so giving iron supplements with orange juice is a common practice to improve absorption.