A client feels constantly tired even though she is getting 8 hours of sleep each night,and she is gaining about 2 lbs a month even though she has not changed her eating habits.You discover that she eats only organic and natural foods and avoids anything that is fortified.She may have a deficiency of
A) iron.
B) zinc.
C) potassium.
D) iodine.

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Deficiency of iodine causes lethargy and weight gain;the most reliable source of iodine is iodized salt,but if the client avoids fortified foods,she may be avoiding this valuable source.Iron deficiency would cause anemia and tiredness,but not weight gain.Deficiency of zinc impairs growth,reduces appetite,and causes immunologic disorders.Deficiency of potassium causes muscle weakness,confusion,decreased appetite,and,in severe cases,cardiac dysrhythmias.Foods are not usually fortified with iron,zinc,and potassium,and so avoiding fortified foods would not necessarily affect intake of these nutrients.

A Client Feels Constantly Tired Even Though She Is Getting