Valerie has been prescribed iron to treat her anemia. Education of patients prescribed iron would include:
1. Take the iron with milk if it upsets her stomach.
2. Antacids may help with the nausea and GI upset caused by iron.
3. Increase fluids and fiber to treat constipation.
4. Iron is best tolerated if it is taken at the same time as her other medications.
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Following an intravenous pyelogram, the nurse should watch the patient closely for a delayed reaction to the dye, usually occurring within ___ to ___ hours following the procedure
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Which type of sexually transmitted disease is the nurse most accurate to highlight in the client's history as it remains dormant in the body and can reoccur at any time?
A) Chlamydia B) Herpes infection C) Gonorrhea D) Syphilis
While assessing a patient's musculoskeletal status, the nurse asks the patient to perform lateral bends. This movement will provide information about the patient's:
A) Spinal deformities B) Spinous processes C) Range of motion D) Presence of pain
The nurse is caring for a family who is very anxious and tense. Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing intervention?
a. Being supportive as the family debates what should be done about the problems b. Calmly discussing the family's perception of their problems and coping mechanisms c. Sharing with the family the interventions to be made and the goal of the interventions d. Telling the family what should be done to reduce their anxiety and fearfulness