The nurse is teaching a patient who has a folic acid deficiency about treatment for this disorder. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "Food sources of folic acid are better than synthetic folic acid products."
b. "I should take megadoses of folic acid to compensate for the deficiency."
c. "Most folic acid is stored in the liver."
d. "Symptoms of folic acid deficiency often do not appear for months."
ANS: D
Symptoms of folic acid deficiency usually are not noted until 2 to 4 months after folic acid storage is depleted. Synthetic folate is more stable than food folate with greater bioavailability. Megadoses are not recommended. One-third of folic acid is stored in the liver with the rest stored in tissues.
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