In Order to Increase the Amount of Iron Absorbed from a Meal

question 40

Multiple Choice

In order to increase the amount of iron absorbed from a meal, you would:

• A)consume tea as a beverage with the meal.
• B)eat a calcium-rich food with the meal.
• C)consume orange juice as a beverage with a meal.
• D)avoid eating foods rich in vitamin C with the meal.

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Definitions:

Oxygen Saturation

A measure of the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the blood relative to the amount of hemoglobin not carrying oxygen.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, a vital sign indicating the breathing rate of an individual.

Capillary Refill

The time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied; used to assess peripheral blood flow.

IV Solution

A liquid solution delivered directly into a vein through an intravenous line for hydration or medication.