The nurse is providing education to a patient with iron deficiency anemia who has been prescribed iron supplements. What statement should the nurse include in patient education?
A) "Take the iron with dairy products to enhance your body's absorption of it."
B) "You should increase your intake of vitamin E while you're taking iron."
C) "Iron will likely cause your stools to darken in color."
D) "Limit foods high in fiber due to the risk for diarrhea."
C
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As death approaches, a patient with AIDS says, "I do not have enough energy for many visitors anymore, and I am embarrassed about how I look. I only want to see my parents and sister.". What action should the nurse take?
a. Support the patient to share the request with the parents and sister. Suggest that they inform the patient's friends of the request. b. Encourage the patient to reconsider this decision. Interested and caring friends can be sources of support. c. Suggest that the patient discuss these wishes with the health care provider. d. Place a "No Visitors" sign on the patient's door.
Which of the following regarding breastfeeding is TRUE? (Select all that apply.)
a. involves feeding less frequently d. enhances the immune system b. builds mother/infant bonding e. makes overfeeding likely c. may cause constipation f. is easier to digest
In the cardiac cycle, once the pressure in the left ventricle exceeds that in the aorta and the pressure in the right ventricle exceeds that in the pulmonary artery, the
a. A-V node is stimulated. c. A-V valves open. b. semilunar valves open. d. semilunar valves close.
Which action by the nurse is appropriate when preparing a child for a procedure?
a. Discourage the child from crying during the procedure. b. Use professional terms so the child will understand what is happening. c. Give the child choices whenever possible. d. Discourage the parents from staying in the room during the procedure.