The nurse instructs a patient on the dietary management of iron deficiency anemia. Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching?
1. "I will eat more fruits and vegetables, especially green leafy ones, to get more B12 in my diet."
2. "I will take vitamins with extra iron in addition to eating a balanced diet with meat to correct my anemia."
3. "I will add food high in vitamin C to improve my absorption of iron in both my vitamins."
4. "I will need to include more protein foods in my diet such as meats, dried beans, and whole-grain bread."
Correct Answer: 1
Fruits and vegetables provide vitamin B12 and folic acid but do not address the iron deficiency. The lack of iron is the problem that needs to be addressed. The other statements are correct.
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