A patient who has recently immigrated to the United States from an impoverished country appears malnourished. The patient's folic acid levels are low, and the vitamin B12 levels are normal. The nurse expects this patient's treatment to include:
a. a diet high in folic acid.
b. intramuscular folic acid.
c. oral folic acid and vitamin B12.
d. oral folic acid supplements.
ANS: A
If a folic acid deficiency is caused by poor diet, it should be corrected with dietary measures, not supplements. IM or oral supplements of folic acid are not indicated. Vitamin B12 is not recommended.
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