Question

Amanda is a 23-year-old nursing student who is very concerned about environmental pollution and believes in preserving nature and protecting wildlife. Therefore, Amanda has been a vegan for the past year. Her diet includes a variety of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, tofu, and soy milk. She takes no supplements (including no vitamin/mineral supplements); she does not drink alcoholic beverages or smoke. Amanda states that she would like to exercise but she "doesn't have the time". She spends most of her time attending class, studying, and participating in student government meetings.

Amanda is 5’5” and weighs 125 pounds. She states that lately she has noticed a feeling of fatigue when she climbs stairs. Amanda’s health history reveals no prior medical conditions or surgeries. You noted no abnormal physical findings during your examination.

Discuss three specific reasons why you suspect that Amanda may be at risk of iron deficiency. Include a detailed discussion of each reason. Include a reference.

Answer 1

Ans

As she not take any supplements so she can develop

if she have any haemolitic anemia’s then she may develop

if she have inadequate diet due to celiac spree and other internal pathology then she can develop iron deficiency

referencer-metthus book of medicine