The nurse is caring for a child who is prescribed supplemental iron therapy in liquid form. What is the priority parent teaching to be provided by the nurse?
A) The iron should be taken through a straw.
B) Positive results from treatment will be seen in 1 to 2 weeks.
C) Results will be evaluated through the child's appearance.
D) Dosages are determined by serum iron levels.
A
Feedback:
Iron doses for replacement therapy are determined by age. If a liquid solution is being used, the child should drink it through a straw to avoid staining the teeth. Periodic blood counts should be performed; it may take 4 to 6 months of oral therapy to reverse an iron deficiency. Remember that iron can be toxic to children, so that iron supplements should be kept out of their reach and administration monitored.
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