Question

a nurse is evaluating a group of clients at a health fair to identify the need for folic acid therapy. which of the following clients should the nurse refer to a healthcare provider for folic acid therapy? select all that apply. a 12 - year - old child who has iron deficiency anemia b 24 - year - old female who has no health problems c 44 - year - old male who has hypertension d 55 - year - old female who has alcohol use disorder e 35 - year - old male who has type 2 diabetes mellitus

Explanation:

• Option A: Iron deficiency anemia is treated with iron supplements, not folic acid.
• Option B: A 24 - year - old female with no health problems may not have an immediate need for folic acid therapy unless she is planning pregnancy (folic acid is recommended for women of child - bearing age for neural tube defect prevention). But among the options, other clients have more direct indications.
• Option C: Hypertension is managed with antihypertensive medications, lifestyle changes, etc., not folic acid.
• Option D: Alcohol use disorder can lead to folate deficiency. Alcohol interferes with folate absorption and metabolism.
• Option E: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is managed with medications (e.g., metformin, sulfonylureas), diet, and exercise, not folic acid.

Answer:

D. 55 - year - old female who has alcohol use disorder