Iron toxicity is a serious cause of poisoning in children. Client teaching includes which instruction?
a. "Recognize that iron tablets resemble candy."
b. "Keep liquid-type iron preparations in refrigerator."
c. "Give milk if numerous iron tablets have been ingested."
d. "It will take 48 hours for the toxic effects of iron overdose to emerge."
ANS: A
Iron is a substance frequently ingested by children because of the pill's candy-like appearance and the fact that many adults do not take the same precautions with vitamins as they do with other medications. The other options are false.
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