The clinic nurse is evaluating causes for iron deficiency caused by inadequate supply of iron. What should the nurse recognize as causes for iron deficiency caused by an inadequate iron supply? (Select all that apply.)
A) Prematurity
B) Slow growth rate
C) Excessive milk intake
D) Severe iron deficiency in the mother
E) Exclusive breastfeeding of infant from birth to 3 months

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Causes for iron deficiency caused by an inadequate supply of iron include prematurity, excessive milk intake, and severe iron deficiency in the mother. Rapid growth rate, not slow, and exclusive breastfeeding of infant after 6 months, not from birth to 3 months, can be causes of inadequate supply of iron.

The Clinic Nurse Is Evaluating Causes for Iron Deficiency Caused