The nurse is interviewing a client on iron therapy. Which of the ...

[DelorasTo]

The nurse is interviewing a client on iron therapy. Which of the client statements best indicates client compliance with therapy:
 
  a. My constipation is much better.
  b. My stomach gets upset every time I take the iron pill.
  c. My stools are darker than usual..
  d. I take my iron pills three times a day, just like I was told.

Question 2

The nurse is providing education for the client who must take iron therapy. Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?
 
  a. You will need replacement therapy throughout your lifetime.
  b. Iron tablets should be taken with food or milk to improve absorption.
  c. Iron absorption will be increased, if the tablets are taken with grape juice.
  d. Taking iron with vitamin C increases the absorption of the iron.

[cloudre37]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the best indicator.
B Incorrect: This is not the best indicator.
C Correct: This is the best indicator, because it is objective.
D Incorrect: This is not the best indicator, because not all clients who says they take their medication actually do.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Iron replacement therapy usually lasts approximately six months, unless there is an underlying medical condition causing the iron deficiency.
B Incorrect: To aid absorption, iron should be taken between meals.
C Incorrect: To aid absorption, iron should be taken between meals.
D Correct: This is a true statement and should be included in the teaching.

[DelorasTo]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[cloudre37]

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