An assessment of a 7-month-old infant with a hemoglobin level of 6.5 mg/dL is likely to reveal an infant who is
A) Lethargic, pale, and irritable
B) Thin, energetic, and sleeps little
C) Anorexic, vomiting, and has watery stools
D) Flushed, fussy, and tired

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A hemoglobin level of 6.5 mg/dL is indicative of severe anemia, which can cause lethargy, pallor, and irritability. The infant may also have slowed development and growth. Thinness, energy, and lack of sleep are not typical of severe anemia. Anorexia, vomiting, and watery stools are more likely to be symptoms of gastrointestinal illness rather than anemia. Flushed skin, fussiness, and fatigue are not typical of severe anemia.

An Assessment of a 7-Month-Old Infant with a Hemoglobin Level