NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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Which mineral is deficient in the body when a person is diagnosed with anemia?
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Magnesium
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Copper
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Iron
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Calcium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia-a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron.
Detailed explanation-2: -Iron deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies in the world. It may result from the following: Inadequate iron intake, common in infants, adolescent girls, and pregnant women.
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