The nurse is obtaining the health history of a client who has iron deficiency anemia.Which factor in this client's history does the nurse correlate with this diagnosis?

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A diet high in protein and iron helps keep the client's levels of iron within normal limits.Meat is a good source of protein and iron.A bleeding ulcer could cause anemia but would not cause iron deficiency.Sickle cell disease causes sickle cell anemia.Leukemia causes a decrease in white blood cells.

The Nurse Is Obtaining the Health History of a Client