A patient was given a 30-day supply of Feosol and has been taking the drug for 4 weeks for iron deficiency anemia. The patient's initial hemoglobin was 8.9 gm/dL. The nurse notes that the hemoglobin has risen to 9.7 gm/dL
What will the nurse ask the patient about?
a. Dietary iron intake
b. Gastrointestinal (GI) upset
c. Whether stools have been tarry or black
d. Whether the prescription needs to be refilled
ANS: D
When therapy is successful, the hemoglobin level increases by 2 gm/dL within 1 month. If the hemoglobin does not increase as expected, patients should be asked about compliance. If a patient reports that the prescription does not need to be refilled, the medication probably has not been taken as prescribed. Dietary iron intake is not a part of iron replacement therapy but is an important part of the prevention of anemia. GI upset and tarry, black stools are expected side effects of iron products.
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