The school nurse is planning a class about nutrition for pregnant teens. The nurse knows that several of the pregnant teenage clients have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia
Which should the nurse encourage the teens to consume more of in order to increase iron absorption? 1. Gatorade
2. Orange juice
3. Milk
4. Green tea
2
Rationale:
1. Gatorade does not contain vitamin C.
2. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and juices, and is known to enhance the absorption of iron from meat and non-meat sources.
3. Milk does not contain vitamin C.
4. Green tea does not contain vitamin C.
You might also like to view...
A nurse reads in a patient's chart that the Bethesda system terminology used to describe her cervical cytology and histology is AIS. What can the nurse conclude about this woman's treatment?
A. Follow-up in 1 month B. Possible chemotherapy C. Repeat test in 3 months D. Use of luprolide (Lupron)
During hemodialysis, a client with chronic kidney disease develops headache, nausea, vomiting, and restlessness. After notifying the health care provider, which action by the nurse is most ap-propriate?
a. Administer a bolus of dextrose solution. b. Draw blood for sodium and potassium. c. Order a blood urea nitrogen level stat. d. Prepare to administer phenytoin (Dilantin),
The nurse who is caring for a patient with a history of heroin abuse is assisting the patient to determine ways to avoid the ongoing use of the drug
Which of the following outcomes would best determine that the patient has been successful in not taking heroin? 1. Patient has had no hospital admissions for heroin use and has graduated from the methadone program. 2. The patient was seen in the emergency room one time in the last 6 months for heroin-related symptoms. 3. The patient continues to work and engage in previous social activities. 4. Patient has not returned to live with wife and continues to hold part-time employment.
The nurse determines that a female patient understands how to perform breast self-examination when the patient states
A) "The best time to perform the exam is 1 week after my period." B) "I should use my whole hand to feel for lumps and only at the nipple." C) "I should palpate the breast in a random manner with my thumb." D) "Dimples around the nipple are normal and increase with age."