Question

Case Study #5 At a routine follow-up, a pregnant client mentions she is more tired than usual, craving cornstarch, and chewing ice fequently.

Answer 1

At a routine checkup a pregnant client mention, she is more tired than usual craving corn starch and chewing ice frequently.

12.

Iron is likely deficient in this client.

You are in more risk of iron deficiency during pregnancy, The symptoms of iron deficiency may include craving corn starch and chewing ice frequently, unusual tiredness, dizziness, palpitation, damaged hair, and skin.

Answer - Iron

13.

The deficiency of iron impaired the hemoglobin in red blood cells from carrying oxygen to cells. Its because iron is the main part of hemoglobin, deficiency of iron reduced hemoglobin level and triggers abnormal RBC production.

Answer - The deficiency of iron impaired the hemoglobin in red blood cells from carrying oxygen to cells.

14.

Food that is high in iron is ..

Meats

vegetables

Fruits

You should recommend consuming these types of foods.

Answer 2

12. Iron

13. The deficiency impairs hemoglobn in red blood cells from carrying oxygen to cells.

14. Meats, vegetables, fortified cereals