A Patient Who Is a Vegetarian Is Having Difficulty Maintaining

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient 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 patient's choice to avoid animal products.Which choices are most likely to contain sufficient iron to meet this patient's needs?

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

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