Anemia
Anemia ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding iron absorption?
The nurse's statement, "Iron absorption can be impaired by consuming green leafy vegetables," is not accurate. Green leafy vegetables contain non-heme iron, which is less readily absorbed than heme iron found in animal products. However, they do not impair iron absorption.
The nurse's statement, "Inadequate iron intake is usually caused by chronic diseases," is not accurate. Inadequate iron intake is typically caused by dietary factors, such as a lack of iron-rich foods in the diet. Chronic diseases can lead to anemia, but they do so by affecting the body's utilization of iron, not by causing inadequate intake.
The nurse's statement, "Excessive iron loss can occur due to pregnancy and lactation," is partially accurate. Pregnancy and lactation can lead to increased iron requirements, but they do not directly cause excessive iron loss. Iron loss through menstruation is a more common cause of iron deficiency in women.
Choice A rationale:
The nurse's statement, "Iron absorption can be impaired by consuming green leafy vegetables," is not accurate.
Green leafy vegetables contain non-heme iron, which is less readily absorbed than heme iron found in animal products.
However, they do not impair iron absorption.
Choice B rationale:
The nurse's statement, "Inadequate iron intake is usually caused by chronic diseases," is not accurate.
Inadequate iron intake is typically caused by dietary factors, such as a lack of iron-rich foods in the diet.
Chronic diseases can lead to anemia, but they do so by affecting the body's utilization of iron, not by causing inadequate intake.
Choice D rationale:
The nurse's statement, "Excessive iron loss can occur due to pregnancy and lactation," is partially accurate.
Pregnancy and lactation can lead to increased iron requirements, but they do not directly cause excessive iron loss.
Iron loss through menstruation is a more common cause of iron deficiency in women.