Chee is a 15-month-old male whose screening hemoglobin is 10.4 g/dL.Treatment for his anemia would be:

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Option A is not a recommended dosage for treating anemia, it is too low. Option C and Option D are both higher doses of ferrous sulfate, which can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Option B is the best choice as it provides a dose of elemental iron based on Chee's weight, and is more likely to be better tolerated than the high doses of ferrous sulfate in options C and D.

Chee Is a 15-Month-Old Male Whose Screening Hemoglobin Is 10