The nurse prepares an educational seminar on mineral deficiencies. Which client population should the nurse emphasize as having the greatest risk for this health problem?
a. Poor financial status
b. Children who are picky eaters
c. Adolescents on vegetarian diets
d. Diseases associated with malabsorption
d. Diseases associated with malabsorption
One of the greatest risks for the development of mineral deficiency is among clients with diseases that cause malabsorption. Children who are picky eaters still obtain most nutrients through their diets but can also be supplemented with the use of daily vitamins if recommended. Adolescent vegetarians should be counseled on the importance of eating a balanced diet with recommendations for alternative sources of protein. Having a poor financial status may result in few fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet, but is still not as great of a risk as malabsorption.
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