A Patient Who Is a Vegetarian Is Having Difficulty Maintaining

A patient who is a vegetarian is having difficulty maintaining a hemoglobin level over 12 gm/dl.The nurse understands that this problem is primarily related to the patient's choice to avoid animal products.Which choices are most likely to contain sufficient iron to meet this patient's needs?

A) Whole-grain bread and pastas, and fortified cereal
B) Red and orange vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots
C) Root vegetables such as potatoes, onions, and yams
D) Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower