A pregnant client who follows a strict vegan diet asks the nurse to assist her with her diet. The nurse will want to assess intake of which nutrient?
1. Iron
2. Vitamin C
3. Vitamin K
4. Vitamin E
1
Rationale:
1. Vegans do not eat meat or meat byproducts, and consequently tend to have low iron levels. It is difficult for vegan clients to have adequate intakes of iron and proteins prior to pregnancy.
2. Vegans tend to eat adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; hence they have adequate vitamin C, K, and E intake.
3. Vegans tend to eat adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; hence they have adequate vitamin C, K, and E intake.
4. Vegans tend to eat adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; hence they have adequate vitamin C, K, and E intake.
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