Fundamentals of Nursing Q 573

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A client is recovering from debridement of the right leg. A nurse encourages the client to eat which food item that is naturally high in vitamin C to promote wound healing?

  

     A. Milk

     B. Chicken

     C. Banana

     D. Strawberries

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Strawberries

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Citrus fruits and juices are especially high in vitamin C. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and also contain decent amounts of folate (vitamin B9) and potassium. Strawberries are very rich in antioxidants and plant compounds, which may have benefits for heart health and blood sugar control

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Option A: Dairy products such as milk are high in vitamin B. Milk and other dairy products pack about a third of the daily riboflavin requirement in just 1 cup (240 ml). Milk is also a good source of well-absorbed B12. Like other animal products, milk also is a good source of B12, supplying 18% of the RDI per 1-cup (240-ml) serving.

Option B: Meats such as chicken are high in vitamin B. Chicken and turkey, especially the white meat portions, are high in B3 and B6. Poultry also supplies smaller amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and cobalamin. Most of the nutrients are in the meat, not the skin.

Option C: Bananas are rich in potassium. Bananas are rich in the mineral potassium. Potassium helps maintain fluid levels in the body and regulates the movement of nutrients and waste products in and out of cells. One medium-sized banana contains 422 milligrams (mg) of potassium.

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