The community health nurse reviews data collected during interviews with community members during a health fair and decides to create an approach to improve iron intake. On which community members is the nurse focusing with this plan?
Select all that apply.
A) Males in the 35-50 age range
B) Vegan community members
C) Children
D) Older community members
E) Adolescents
Answer: B, C, D, E
Males in the 35-50 age range are least likely to experience a health problem from an iron deficiency. Vegan diet plans can lead to deficiencies in certain nutrients, including iron. All vegetarians should ensure that they get adequate amounts of iron, and to facilitate the absorption, vitamin C should also be plentiful in the diet. Children can be iron-deficient and may need supplements. Iron plays a role in red cell formation, and deficiency is most often manifested as iron deficiency anemia. Older clients are prone to developing iron deficiencies because of socioeconomic, physical, and emotional factors. Adolescence is a time of rapid growth physically, emotionally and socially. Nutritional needs increase, especially for iron, due to blood loss during menses, the increased metabolic rate of growth, and poor nutrition intake.
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