The nurse performing a health history on a child asks the parents if their child has experienced increased appetite or thirst. What body system is the nurse assessing with this question?

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.

B. Trust vs. mistrust: This is the first stage, occurring from birth to approximately 18 months of age, where infants learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers and the world based on

whether or not their basic needs—such as food, affection, and safety—are met.

E. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt: The second stage, from roughly 18 months to 3 years, is when toddlers begin to assert their independence. If caregivers encourage self-sufficient behavior, toddlers learn to be autonomous; if not, they may develop feelings of shame and doubt about their abilities.

C. Initiative vs. guilt: During the preschool years, from about 3 to 6 years, children begin to assert power and control over their world through directing play and other social interactions.

Successful completion of this stage leads to a sense of initiative, while failure results in feelings of guilt.

A. Industry vs. inferiority: Occurring from age 6 to puberty, this stage is characterized by the child's navigation of social demands and learning to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities. If this stage is managed well, the child will feel industrious; if not, they may feel inferior.

D. Identity vs. role confusion: The final stage in Erikson's model for adolescence, from puberty to young adulthood, involves developing a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to oneself, while failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self.