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vicotolentino

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The nurse is preparing to administer some iron drops to a toddler. Which factor can increase iron absorption? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Vitamin A
  b. Acidity (low pH)
  c. Phosphates (milk)
  d. Malabsorptive disorders
  e. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to give digoxin (Lanoxin) to a 9-month-old infant. The nurse checks the dose and draws up 4 ml of the drug. The most appropriate nursing action is which?
 
  a. Mix the dose with juice to disguise its taste.
  b. Do not give the dose; suspect a dosage error.
  c. Check the heart rate; administer digoxin if the rate is greater than 100 beats/min.
  d. Check the heart rate; administer digoxin if the rate is greater than 80 beats/min.


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

ANS: A, B, E
Factors that increase iron absorption are vitamin A, acidity (low pH), and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Phosphates (milk) and malabsorptive disorders decrease absorption of iron.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Infants rarely receive more than 1 ml (50 mcg, or 0.05 mg) of digoxin in one dose; a higher dose is an immediate warning of a dosage error. To ensure safety, compare the calculation with that of another staff member before giving digoxin.


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