ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS UPDATED 2023
ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS UPDATED 2023 ( 41 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who needs to increase vitamin C intake to promote wound healing. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of vitamin C?
A small banana contains about 8.7 mg of vitamin C, which is only 10% of the recommended daily intake for adults.
A medium fresh green pear contains about 4.3 mg of vitamin C, which is only 5% of the recommended daily intake for adults.
A small pink grapefruit contains about 38.4 mg of vitamin C, which is 43% of the recommended daily intake for adults. This is the highest amount of vitamin C among the four choices.
A small apple with the skin contains about 8.4 mg of vitamin C, which is only 9% of the recommended daily intake for adults.
Choice A reason: A small banana contains about 8.7 mg of vitamin C, which is only 10% of the recommended daily intake for adults.
Choice B reason: A medium fresh green pear contains about 4.3 mg of vitamin C, which is only 5% of the recommended daily intake for adults.
Choice C reason: A small pink grapefruit contains about 38.4 mg of vitamin C, which is 43% of the recommended daily intake for adults. This is the highest amount of vitamin C among the four choices.
Choice D reason: A small apple with the skin contains about 8.4 mg of vitamin C, which is only 9% of the recommended daily intake for adults.