Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
The nurse is teaching the client who is a strict vegetarian how to decrease the risk of developing megaloblastic anemia. Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A. The Schilling test is used to diagnose vitamin B12 deficiency; it is not necessary to have this completed annually. B. Consuming foods high in iron will prevent iron-deficiency, not megaloblastic, anemia. C. The client consuming a vegetarian diet can prevent megaloblastic anemia from a vitamin B12 deficiency with oral vitamin supplements or fortified soy milk. D. Monthly lab work is unnecessary and costly.