Author Question: A client has been prescribed ferrous sulfate (Feosol) for iron-deficiency anemia. Which statement by ... (Read 65 times)

rlane42 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client has been prescribed ferrous sulfate (Feosol) for iron-deficiency anemia. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

1. Iron should be taken with meals.
2. Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron.
3. Antacids and food decrease the absorption of iron.
4. Calcium (including dairy products) and bran block ferrous sulfate's absorption.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of vitamin deficiencies. Which items in the client history does the nurse conclude may be the cause of these deficiencies?(Select all that apply.)

1. Chronic alcoholism
2. Prolonged parenteral feeding
3. Controlled asthma
4. Poverty
5. Smoking

mk6555 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1

Rationale 1: Although taking iron with meals will lessen GI upset, food can decrease the absorption of iron by as much as 70. It is recommended that iron preparations be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Rationale 2:Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron is incorrect because this statement is true.
Rationale 3:Antacids and food decrease the absorption of iron is incorrect because this statement is true.
Rationale 4:Calcium (including dairy products) and bran block ferrous sulfate's absorption is incorrect because this statement is true.

Global Rationale: Although taking iron with meals will lessen GI upset, food can decrease the absorption of iron by as much as 70. It is recommended that iron preparations be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4

Rationale 1: In the United States, deficiencies are most often the result of poverty, fad diets, chronic alcoholism, or prolonged parenteral feeding. Infants, pregnant women, nursing mothers, older adults, and those eating a vegan or vegetarian diet often require larger amounts of vitamins and minerals to maintain optimal health.
Rationale 2: In the United States, deficiencies are most often the result of poverty, fad diets, chronic alcoholism, or prolonged parenteral feeding. Infants, pregnant women, nursing mothers, older adults, and those eating a vegan or vegetarian diet often require larger amounts of vitamins and minerals to maintain optimal health.
Rationale 3: Deficiencies are most often the result of poverty, fad diets, chronic alcoholism, or prolonged parenteral feeding.
Rationale 4: In the United States, deficiencies are most often the result of poverty, fad diets, chronic alcoholism, or prolonged parenteral feeding. Infants, pregnant women, nursing mothers, older adults, and those eating a vegan or vegetarian diet often require larger amounts of vitamins and minerals to maintain optimal health.
Rationale 5: In the United States, deficiencies are most often the result of poverty, fad diets, chronic alcoholism, or prolonged parenteral feeding. Infants, pregnant women, nursing mothers, older adults, and those eating a vegan or vegetarian diet often require larger amounts of vitamins and minerals to maintain optimal health.

Global Rationale: In the United States, deficiencies are most often the result of poverty, fad diets, chronic alcoholism, or prolonged parenteral feeding. Infants, pregnant women, nursing mothers, older adults, and those eating a vegan or vegetarian diet often require larger amounts of vitamins and minerals to maintain optimal health. Controlled asthma and a history of smoking are not causes for vitamin deficiencies.