A pregnant client at 23 weeks' gestation has a hemoglobin of 9.5. Which diet choice indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) Broiled fish, lettuce salad, grapefruit half, carrot sticks
B) Pork chop, mashed potatoes and gravy, cauliflower, tea
C) Roast beef, steamed spinach, tomato soup, orange juice
D) Tofu with mixed vegetables in curry, milk, whole-wheat bun

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Roast beef and steamed spinach are high in iron, which is important for increasing hemoglobin levels. Orange juice is rich in vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption.

A Pregnant Client at 23 Weeks' Gestation Has a Hemoglobin