A nurse is providing prenatal teaching about iron to a client who follows a vegetarian diet. The nurse should recommend that the client consume which of the following foods to enhance the absorption of nonheme iron?

A. Orange slices. Vitamin C-rich foods like oranges enhance the absorption of nonheme iron, which is found in plant-based sources such as legumes, leafy greens, and fortified cereals. This is especially important for vegetarians who rely on nonheme iron sources. B. Boiled eggs. While eggs contain iron, they also contain phosphoproteins that can actually inhibit iron absorption. They do not enhance the absorption of nonheme iron and are not ideal for this purpose. C. Mixed nuts. Nuts provide a source of nonheme iron but do not significantly enhance iron absorption. They lack vitamin C, which is essential for improving nonheme iron bioavailability. D. Cheddar cheese. Dairy products like cheese contain calcium, which can inhibit iron absorption. They are not recommended to enhance iron uptake, particularly when consuming nonheme iron.