What will the nurse administer with ferrous sulfate drops when ...

[moongchi]

What will the nurse administer with ferrous sulfate drops when providing them to a child on the pediatric unit?
 
  a. With milk
  b. With orange juice
  c. With water
  d. On a full stomach

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the parents of a young child with iron deficiency anemia about nutrition. What food would the nurse emphasize as being a rich source of iron?
 
  a. An egg white
  b. Cream of Wheat
  c. A banana
  d. A carrot

[SVictor]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Vitamin C aids in the absorption of iron, whereas food and milk interfere with the absorption of iron.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Good nutritional sources of iron include boiled egg yolk, liver, green leafy vegetables, Cream of Wheat, dried fruits, beans, nuts, and whole-grain breads.

[moongchi]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Liddy]

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