A home health nurse is providing educational information to a client with iron-deficiency anemia.
Which of the following dietary selections by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
A home health nurse is providing educational information to a client with iron-deficiency anemia.
Which of the following dietary selections by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
A. Cucumber salad with shredded carrots and balsamic vinaigrette
[31%]
B. Omelette with cheese and toast
[2%]
C. Lentil soup with a side of garlic bread
[26%]
D. Beef liver with sautéed kale and wild rice
[41%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Nutrition
Lesson
Nutrition
Client Need
Test Plan
Basic Care and Comfort
Related Topic
Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice D is correct. This meal selection is rich in heme iron from beef liver, which is highly absorbable by the body. Kale and wild rice also provide additional non-heme iron, enhancing the overall iron content of the meal. This choice indicates that the client understands the educational information provided.
Choice A is incorrect. Cucumbers are a good source of water but have little nutritional value. Carrots are an excellent source of biotin, potassium, and vitamins A. This is not an appropriate meal choice.
Choice B is incorrect. Eggs are a good source of iron, but this meal does not provide enough iron to effectively manage iron-deficiency anemia. Cheese and toast do not significantly contribute to iron intake, and the meal lacks a variety of iron-rich foods.
Choice C is incorrect. Lentils are a good source of iron, but the effectiveness of this meal in managing iron-deficiency anemia may be limited due to the presence of garlic bread, which does not contribute significantly to iron intake. Additionally, the soup may not contain enough lentils to provide an adequate amount of iron.
Learning Objective
Identify the meal indicative of a client with iron-deficiency anemia understanding the educational information provided by the home health nurse.
Additional Info
✓ Iron deficiency anemia affects approximately 4-5 million Americans yearly.
✓ Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, causing extreme fatigue and lightheadedness.
✓ Iron is a significant component of hemoglobin, the protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body.
✓ Toxicity is rare, as the body regulates iron absorption and will absorb less if iron stores are adequate.
