The Nurse Is Providing Care to Two Children on a Pediatric

The nurse is providing care to two children on a pediatric unit. One child is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia, and the other has sickle cell disease. Which manifestation does the nurse recognize as being different between the two children?

A) A child with iron deficiency expresses significant pain and discomfort.
B) A child with sickle cell disease experiences varying amounts of joint pain.
C) A child with iron-deficiency anemia experiences normal physical growth.
D) Sickle cell disease is transmitted as a dominant trait from one parent.