Which of the Following Parental Demonstrations Indicates That the Parents

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parental demonstrations indicates that the parents understand the nurse's teaching with regard to prevention of iron-deficiency anemia?

• A)The parents feed their infant with a formula that is not iron-fortified.
• B)The child's vitamin C consumption is limited after one year of age.
• C)The parents start iron-fortified infant cereal at four to six months of age.
• D)Cow's milk is introduced into the child's diet at six months of age.

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Definitions:

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A vital cell membrane protein that transports sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, maintaining cellular electrochemical gradients.

Carrier Protein

A type of membrane protein involved in facilitated diffusion, helping to transport substances across a cell membrane without expenditure of energy.

Sodium Ion

An atom of sodium that has lost one electron to form a positively charged ion (Na+), crucial for nerve transmission and fluid balance in the body.

LDL Cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, which can accumulate and form plaques in arteries, leading to cardiovascular disease.