The nurse is instructing a client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following meal plans would the nurse expect the client to select?
A. Roast beef, gelatin salad, green beans, and peach pie
B. Chicken salad sandwich, coleslaw, French fries, ice cream
C. Egg salad on wheat bread, carrot sticks, lettuce salad, raisin pie
D. Pork chop, creamed potatoes, corn, and coconut cake
Correct Answer: C. Egg salad on wheat bread, carrot sticks, lettuce salad, raisin pie
Egg yolks, wheat bread, carrots, raisins, and green, leafy vegetables are all high in iron, which is an important mineral for this client.
Options A, B, and D: Roast beef, cabbage, and pork chops are also high in iron, but the side dishes accompanying these choices are not.