ATI RN
ATI Nurs 105 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition and eating foods high in iron. The nurse should include that which of the following aids in the absorption of iron?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Vitamin C. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of non-heme iron (iron found in plant-based foods) by converting it into a more absorbable form. This increased absorption helps prevent iron deficiency. Fiber (choice
A) can inhibit iron absorption by binding to iron in the gut. Vitamin A (choice
C) does not directly aid in iron absorption. Oxalates (choice
D) found in foods like spinach can inhibit iron absorption by forming insoluble complexes with iron.
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