A client will be on long-term oral iron therapy. When discussing this therapy, the nurse mentions that a slow-release, enterically coated preparation may be advisable for the client. Which rationales would the nurse have for this suggestion?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. The client has children at home.
2. This form is less expensive.
3. The enteric coating may reduce gastrointestinal upset.
4. This form reduces problems with constipation.
5. This preparation can be taken with coffee or milk.
Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: Slow-release preparations are less dangerous if a child should take the medications and overdose.
Rationale 2: The slow-release form is more expensive.
Rationale 3: The enteric coating may help with GI upset.
Rationale 4: All iron preparations can cause constipation.
Rationale 5: No oral iron preparation should be taken with milk or caffeine-bearing beverages.
Global Rationale: Slow-release preparations are less dangerous if a child should take the medications and overdose. The enteric coating may help with GI upset. The slow-release form is more expensive. All iron preparations can cause constipation. No oral iron preparation should be taken with milk or caffeine-bearing beverages
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