The client with iron deficiency anemia does not know it is caused by low levels of iron in the body that can be improved by a diet high in iron. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is best?
A)Imbalanced nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements for iron r/t Deficient Knowledge of foods high in iron
B)Deficient Recall r/t Imbalanced Nutrition due to less than body requirements of iron
C)Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements r/t Inability to Access Information
D)Inability to Access Information r/t Deficient Knowledge about dietary needs for iron

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The correct diagnosis is "Imbalanced nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements for iron r/t Deficient Knowledge of foods high in iron" because it directly addresses the client's lack of knowledge about foods high in iron as the root cause of their iron deficiency anemia.

The Client with Iron Deficiency Anemia Does Not Know It