A healthcare professional in an urban clinic is seeing a patient who has iron deficiency anemia (IDA). What question by the professional is most appropriate to assess for the cause of IDA?
a. “How many times a week do you have iron-rich foods?”
b. “Have you ever noticed any blood in your stool?”
c. “Do you have a history of heart valve replacement?”
d. “Have you had any recent viral infections?”
Answer: b. “Have you ever noticed any blood in your stool?”
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When providing advice and counsel to the staff and clients, which of the following roles would the nurse be practicing?
1. Education 2. Research 3. Administrator 4. Consultant
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