The nurse teaches a client diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia about iron-rich foods. Which meal does the client choose to indicate that teaching has been effective?

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The nurse teaches a client diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia about iron-rich foods.  Which meal does the client choose to indicate that teaching has been effective?

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Iron-deficiency anemia occurs when the body lacks sufficient iron to form red blood cells and synthesize hemoglobin. Iron-deficiency anemia can result from: Diets low in iron (eg, vegetarian and low-protein diets)Iron not being absorbed (eg, following many gastrointestinal [GI] surgeries, malabsorption syndrome)Increased iron requirement (eg, children's growth spurts, pregnancy, breastfeeding)Blood loss (eg, menstruation, bleeding in the GI tract [eg, ulcers, hemorrhoids]) Diets low in iron (eg, vegetarian and low-protein diets) Iron not being absorbed (eg, following many gastrointestinal [GI] surgeries, malabsorption syndrome) Increased iron requirement (eg, children's growth spurts, pregnancy, breastfeeding) Blood loss (eg, menstruation, bleeding in the GI tract [eg, ulcers, hemorrhoids]) Foods rich in iron include: Meats (eg, beef, lamb, liver, chicken, pork)Shellfish (eg, oysters, clams, shrimp)Eggs, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, dried fruits, dried beans, brown rice, and oatmeal Meats (eg, beef, lamb, liver, chicken, pork) Shellfish (eg, oysters, clams, shrimp) Eggs, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, dried fruits, dried beans, brown rice, and oatmeal Eating foods rich in vitamin C (eg, citrus fruits, potatoes, tomatoes, green vegetables) with iron-rich foods will enhance iron absorption but coffee and tea consumption interferes with this process. (Option A) Chicken in a salad is a good source of iron. However, bread, pudding, and milk do not contain significant amounts of iron. (Option B) Fat-free yogurt, carrot sticks, apple slices, and diet soda do not offer a significant source of iron. (Option C) Ham is a good source of iron. However, carrots, green beans, and gelatin desserts are not significant sources. Furthermore, the tea will inhibit iron absorption. Educational objective: Clients with iron-deficiency anemia should be taught to eat iron-rich foods such as meats (eg, beef, lamb, liver, chicken, pork), shellfish (eg, oysters, clams, shrimp), eggs, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, dried fruits, dried beans, brown rice, and oatmeal.

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