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fahad

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A patient in her first trimester of pregnancy who is taking iron supplements for anemia is experiencing constipation. What is the best advice the nurse can give her?
 
  A) Stop taking iron supplements for a few days, exercise more, drink more fluids, eat high-fiber, low-iron foods until the constipation is relieved, then resume her iron supplement
  B) Continue taking iron supplements but increase fluids and high-fiber foods; exercise more
  C) Increase her iron supplements, fluid intake, and consumption of high-fiber foods; exercise more
  D) Take her iron supplement every other day, increase fluid intake and consumption of high-fiber foods; exercise more

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A patient with Class II heart disease is in the third trimester of her pregnancy and the obstetrician has ordered bed rest for her for the final month. In what position should the nurse advise the patient to sleep?
 
  A) Lie flat on her back
  B) Stay in high-Fowler position
  C) Lie in a semirecumbent position
  D) Use pillows and wedges to stay in a fully recumbent position


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

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


fahad

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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