A client with iron deficiency anemia is prescribed iron supplements. After administering the drug, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction related to gastrointestinal function?
A) Headache
B) Darker stools
C) Soreness
D) Backache
Ans: B
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The nurse needs to closely monitor the client for darker stools as an adverse gastrointestinal reaction to iron supplements. Headache and backache are the generalized system reactions to iron supplements. Soreness is a generalized system reaction to the administration of iron when given though the parenteral route.
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