The clinic nurse is teaching a pregnant patient about her iron supplement. Information in the teaching plan includes: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Iron does not affect the gastrointestinal tract.
2. A stool softener might be needed.
3. Start a low dose, and increase it gradually.
4. Expect the stools to be black and bloody.
5. Iron absorption is poor if taken with meals.
2,3,5
Rationale 1: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea can be side effects of iron supplements.
Rationale 2: Constipation can be a problem when taking iron, so a stool softener might be needed.
Rationale 3: Starting with a low dose and increasing it gradually often alleviates the side effects of nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 4: Bloody stools need to be reported immediately. Iron will cause the stools to turn black.
Rationale 5: Iron absorption is reduced by 40% to 50% if taken with meals.
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