The nurse is providing dietary teaching to an individual with iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following statements, if made by the patient, indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "I'm going to drink orange juice for breakfast and increase red meats in my diet."
b. "I know I need to eat more green vegetables and dairy products."
c. "Yellow vegetables and green tea will be important to help build up my blood levels."
d. "Berries and natural cereals are good for me because of my low iron levels."
ANS: A
Relatively good sources of iron that are commonly included in Western diets are red meat; dark green leafy vegetables; dried fruits; and enriched, fortified, or whole grain products. Foods rich in vitamin C can be used to enhance absorption of iron from nonmeat sources. Likewise, stewing acidic foods such as tomatoes in iron cookware increases their iron content.
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