LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Paredes

LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Paredes ( 50 Questions)

The nurse consults with a patient who is a vegan and stresses that this diet puts the patient at risk for



Correct Answer: B

A.    Lactose intolerance is more related to the absence of the enzyme lactase, commonly found in individuals who have a reduced ability to digest lactose (milk sugar), regardless of their dietary choices. 
B.    Vegan diets may lack sufficient iron intake as plant-based sources of iron (non-heme iron) are not as readily absorbed by the body compared to heme iron found in animal products. This can put vegans at a higher risk of iron deficiency.
C.    Diabetes risk is influenced by various factors, including genetics and lifestyle, rather than specifically by following a vegan diet.
D.    Pneumonia risk is not directly associated with following a vegan diet but can be influenced by overall health, immune function, and exposure to pathogens.




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