Which of the following statements regarding iron metabolism is INCORRECT?
A. When body iron stores are normal, only a small amount of dietary iron is absorbed.
B. Absorption of iron is increased when body iron stores are depleted.
C. Iron is stored within the body as an iron-protein complex (ferritin) in liver, bone marrow, and other storage sites.
D. Iron derived from breakdown of worn out red cells is transported to the liver and excreted in the bile.
D
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The nurse is discussing the effects of pain with an older adult client diagnosed with osteoarthri-tis. The most therapeutic response to the client's comment of, "I wonder whether it would hurt if I took a nap in the afternoon?" would be:
1. "As long as it did not interfere with your getting a good night's sleep." 2. "I'd suggest taking your nap right after you take your pain medication." 3. "If it helps you cope better with the pain, I don't see any harm in taking a nap." 4. "I think a nap is a good idea because we seem to feel pain more when we are tired."