A patient has come to the OB/GYN clinic due to recent heavy menstrual flow. Because of the patient's consequent increase in RBC production, the nurse knows that the patient may need to increase her daily intake of what substance?
A) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin D
C) Iron
D) Magnesium
Ans: C
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To replace blood loss, the rate of red cell production increases. Iron is incorporated into hemoglobin. Vitamins E and D and magnesium do not need to be increased when RBC production is increased.
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