A Client Who Is a Vegetarian Is Having Difficulty Maintaining

A client 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 client's choice to avoid animal products.Which food choices contain sufficient iron to meet this client's needs?

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