Which of the following is a potential dietary recommendation for a client with iron-deficiency anemia?
Limit intake of iron-rich foods to prevent iron overload
Focus on consuming foods high in vitamin C to enhance iron absorption
Avoid foods high in iron such as leafy greens and legumes
Increase intake of iron-rich foods such as red meat and spinach
The Correct Answer is B
A. Limit intake of iron-rich foods to prevent iron overload: Incorrect; iron intake should be increased to correct deficiency.
B. Focus on consuming foods high in vitamin C to enhance iron absorption. Vitamin C enhances non-heme iron absorption from plant-based sources. Vitamin C-rich foods (e.g., citrus fruits, tomatoes) aid in the absorption of iron from plant sources like spinach and legumes.
C. Avoid foods high in iron such as leafy greens and legumes: These are actually beneficial for iron-deficiency anemia.
D. Increase intake of iron-rich foods such as red meat and spinach: Correct for addressing iron deficiency.
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Correct Answer is ["3"]
Explanation
Lidocaine infusion calculation:
- Lidocaine dose ordered: 2 mg/min
- Lidocaine concentration: 2 gm in 500 mL
- Conversion factor: 1 mg = 1000 mcg
Calculations:
- Convert Lidocaine dose to mcg/min: 2 mg/min × 1000 mcg/mg = 2000 mcg/min
- Lidocaine concentration is 2 gm in 500 mL, which equals 4000 mcg/mL.
- Calculate mL/hr:
- mL/hr = (2000 mcg/min × 60 min/hr) / 4000 mcg/mL = 3 mL/hr
Answer:
- mL/hr: 3 mL/hr
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. "You have had a gastrointestinal bleed.": While this can cause fatigue due to anemia, it's not directly related to sickle cell anemia.
B. "You have fewer red blood cells." Sickle cell anemia causes chronic hemolysis, leading to anemia and fatigue. The characteristic sickle-shaped cells are less flexible and prone to hemolysis, resulting in fewer functional red blood cells and reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
C. "You have an autoimmune disease.": Sickle cell anemia is not an autoimmune disorder.
D. "You have a low ferritin level.": Ferritin levels may be affected, but the primary cause of fatigue in sickle cell anemia is anemia itself, not low ferritin.
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