A Client Has Been Prescribed Iron Supplements to Treat Fatigue

Multiple Choice

A client has been prescribed iron supplements to treat fatigue and a hemoglobin level of 9. What additional information should the nurse suggest to the client to help reduce feelings of fatigue associated with a low red blood cell count? Select all that apply.

A) Increasing intake of ice cream
B) Drinking a glass of orange juice each day
C) Increasing intake of red meat
D) Increasing intake of wax beans
E) Increasing intake of green, leafy vegetables