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tfester

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When a woman with heart disease becomes pregnant, what precautions will the nurse advise her to take?
 
  a. You should rest at least six hours each day.
  b. You will not need to take special precautions.
  c. Limit your intake of foods high in potassium.
  d. Immediately report dyspnea, fatigue, or edema.

Question 2

The nurse is counseling a prenatal patient on nutrition. He notes that her health care provider has ordered 300 mg of ferrous sulfate each day. What patient teaching is indicated?
 
  a. Your stools will be dark and sticky when you are taking iron.
  b. Supplemental iron has no side effects.
  c. Be sure to take the iron with extra vitamin D.
  d. Fresh fruits and breads are high in iron.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Dyspnea, fatigue, and edema are symptoms of congestive heart failure that should be reported immediately to the physician. The cardiac patient needs at least 9 to 10 hours of rest each day and should limit sodium (not potassium) intake.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Iron has a number of side effects, including dark, tarry stools; constipation or diarrhea; abdominal pain; and nausea and vomiting. Vitamin C and zinc enhance the absorption of iron. Dietary sources of iron include meat, fish, chicken, and green leafy vegetables.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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