Author Question: A client tells the nurse that she doesn't want to change her diet to combat her iron deficiency ... (Read 51 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

A client tells the nurse that she doesn't want to change her diet to combat her iron deficiency anemia. Just let me take the pills, she says. Which of the following replies by the nurse has the best scientific support?

1. Just be sure to take the pills with food to minimize any diarrhea.
2. Adding iron rich foods to your diet will provide other nutrients in addition to iron.
3. Whatever is easiest for you is fine.
4. Be sure to include two cups of milk in your diet every day.

Question 2

To enter pregnancy with adequate vitamin stores, women who are capable of becoming pregnant should obtain how many micrograms of folic acid daily through fortified foods or supplements?

1. 200
2. 300
3. 400
4. 500