A client has been prescribed iron supplements to treat fatigue ...

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A client has been prescribed iron supplements to treat fatigue and a hemoglobin level of 9. What additional information should the nurse suggest to the client to help reduce feelings of fatigue associated with a low red blood cell count?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Increasing intake of ice cream
  B) Drinking a glass of orange juice each day
  C) Increasing intake of red meat
  D) Increasing intake of wax beans
  E) Increasing intake of green, leafy vegetables

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chronic fatigue related to medication being taken for seasonal allergies. What should the nurse anticipate being prescribed to help this client?
 
  A) A medication change to treat seasonal allergies
  B) Physical therapy to promote exercise
  C) Strategies to keep the client awake during the day
  D) Sleep medication to increase rest time

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, C, E
Iron is absorbed better when accompanied with vitamin C in foods such as orange juice. Green, leafy vegetables and red meat are good sources of iron that the client can consume in a healthy diet. Milk, ice cream, and wax beans are not sources of dietary iron, and do not enhance the absorption of iron.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

The nurse might expect the doctor to try different dosages or different medications to try to relieve the symptoms. Since the fatigue is due to medication side effects, other strategies will not be effective while the client is on the medication.

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