The nurse is reviewing her knowledge of iron deficiency. She recognizes that which of the following patients would be most at risk for iron deficiency?
a. A patient who has undergone a partial gastrectomy for ulcer disease
b. A patient who has bone marrow involvement with lymphoma
c. A patient who is a vegetarian
d. A patient who has been receiving radiation treatments for breast cancer
A
The patient who has undergone a partial gastrectomy would be at the highest risk.
Bone marrow stores iron, but so does the liver and muscles, therefore the patient with lymphoma is at a lower risk.
Vegetarians can achieve their daily iron requirements by eating iron enriched cereals and breads, most citrus fruits, broccoli, and tomatoes.
The patient with breast cancer has a lower risk of iron deficiency anemia than does the patient who has had a gastrectomy.
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