The nurse knows teaching about the need to increase intake of vitamin B12 has been effective when the client makes the following selection from a hospital menu:
1. Fruit smoothie and crackers
2. Green salad with low-fat dressing
3. Ground steak patty with baked potato
4. Vegetable lasagna and sourdough roll
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Rationale: Foods that are rich in vitamin B12 are those of animal origin and fortified cereals. A ground steak patty would be good choice to increase intake of vitamin B12. Fruits, vegetables, and grains will not supply significant amounts of vitamin B12.
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