If a patient with arthritis develops iron-deficiency anemia, he or she should be asked about use of
a. alcoholic beverages.
b. stool softeners and laxatives.
c. caffeinated foods and beverages.
d. nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.
D
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs can cause intestinal bleeding, which may lead to iron-deficiency anemia. Alcoholic beverages, stool softeners, laxatives, and caffeine are not common causes of iron-deficiency anemia.
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