A vegetarian adolescent is prescribed iron supplementation secondary to a diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia. Which food will the nurse encourage the adolescent to increase intake of based on the current diagnosis?
1. Black tea
2. Eggs
3. Fresh fruit
4. Milk
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Explanation:
1. Black tea contains tannins, which decrease the absorption of iron.
2. Eggs are one type of food rich in iron.
3. Dried fruit, not fresh fruit, is rich in iron.
4. Foods containing phosphorus, such as milk, decrease absorption of iron.
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