The nurse anticipates that the urine of a client receiving treatment for iron toxicity will appear:
a. clear amber. c. blood-tinged.
b. cloudy with white flecks. d. red in color.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not expected from a client receiving treatment for iron toxicity.
B Incorrect: This is not expected from a client receiving treatment for iron toxicity.
C Incorrect: This is not expected from a client receiving treatment for iron toxicity.
D Correct: When deferoxamine mesylate is excreted, it colors the urine red.
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