Iron supplements are used in the treatment of which condition?
a. Anemia
b. Osteoporosis
c. Esophageal reflux
d. Constipation
ANS: A
Iron is necessary for people who suffer from anemia caused by blood loss. Include patient teaching for those on iron, as dark stools caused by the iron may cause a great deal of anxiety.
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1. Teach communication skills. 2. Explore old and ineffective coping strategies. 3. Encourage the expression of anger. 4. Help clients use anxiety to increase self-awareness and develop coping strategies.
The father of an American Indian has just died. Immediately after death, the nurse should:
a. provide privacy so that the family may touch and kiss the deceased goodbye. b. ask about providing help with the death ceremony. c. carefully wrap the deceased's clothing for the family to take home. d. mention the deceased by name frequently.
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a. first-degree c. third-degree b. second-degree d. fourth-degree
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