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The nurse is teaching a patient who has iron-deficiency anemia about iron supplementation. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. I may improve iron absorption by taking this with orange juice.
  b. I should take iron tablets with an antacid to reduce gastrointestinal upset.
  c. Nausea and vomiting are minor side effects and will decrease over time.
  d. Taking iron with food will help to increase the amount absorbed.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient who has a folic acid deficiency about treatment for this disorder. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. Food sources of folic acid are better than synthetic folic acid products.
  b. I should take megadoses of folic acid to compensate for the deficiency.
  c. Most folic acid is stored in the liver.
  d. Symptoms of folic acid deficiency often do not appear for months.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Orange juice, which is high in vitamin C, increases the absorption of iron in the stomach. Antacids interfere with iron absorption. Nausea and vomiting should be reported since they are signs of toxicity. Food slows absorption but is sometimes recommended to reduce gastrointestinal upset.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Symptoms of folic acid deficiency usually are not noted until 2 to 4 months after folic acid storage is depleted. Synthetic folate is more stable than food folate with greater bioavailability. Megadoses are not recommended. One-third of folic acid is stored in the liver with the rest stored in tissues.


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