Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
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?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A small pink grapefruit contains 38.4 mg of vitamin C, the highest among the options, making it the best source for wound healing. Banana, pear, and apple have significantly less.