The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client with iron-deficiency anemia.
Which of the following meal selections indicates the client understands the teaching?
The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client with iron-deficiency anemia.
Which of the following meal selections indicates the client understands the teaching?
A. Grilled chicken breast, steamed broccoli, and orange juice
[79%]
B. Scrambled eggs, whole grain toast, and skim milk
[9%]
C. Turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato on white bread, and apple juice
[10%]
D. Peanut butter on crackers, carrot sticks, and iced tea
[2%]
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
Application
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Grilled chicken is a good source of heme iron, broccoli contains non-heme iron and vitamin C, and orange juice enhances the absorption of non-heme iron due to its high vitamin C content.
Choice B is incorrect. Although eggs provide some iron, dairy (skim milk) can inhibit iron absorption due to its calcium content.
Choice C is incorrect. Turkey contains iron, but white bread is less nutritious than whole grain, and apple juice has minimal vitamin C to enhance iron absorption.
Choice D is incorrect. This meal is low in iron-rich foods, and iced tea contains tannins, which inhibit iron absorption.
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Additional Info
Heme Iron
Found only in animal-based foods—especially red meat, poultry, and fish
Examples:
- Beef, liver
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Tuna, salmon
Non-Heme Iron
Found in plant-based foods and iron-fortified products
Examples:
- Beans and lentils
- Tofu
- Spinach, kale
- Fortified cereals
- Whole grains
