A Client Who Is a Vegetarian Is Having Difficulty Maintaining

question 28

Multiple Choice

A client who is a vegetarian is having difficulty maintaining a hemoglobin level over 12 gm/dL.The nurse understands that this problem is primarily related to the client's choice to avoid animal products.Which food choices contain sufficient iron to meet this client's needs?

• A)Red and orange vegetables such as tomatoes,sweet potatoes,and carrots
• B)Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower
• C)Root vegetables such as potatoes,onions,and yams
• D)Whole-grain bread and pastas,and fortified cereal

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