When Discussing Appropriate Food Choices with a Patient Who Has

question 18

Multiple Choice

When discussing appropriate food choices with a patient who has iron-deficiency anemia and follows a low-cholesterol diet, the nurse will encourage the patient to increase the dietary intake of

• A) eggs and muscle meats.
• B) nuts and cornmeal.
• C) milk and milk products.
• D) legumes and dried fruits.

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