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sabina · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is conducting a nursing education class on hemophilia. The nurse correctly states that which characteristics are most likely to be seen in a patient with hemophilia? (Select all that apply.)

a. Male gender
b. Female gender
c. The mother is a carrier
d. All races and ethnicities are susceptible

Question 2

The nurse is providing patient education about iron replacement therapy. Which statement made by the patient best indicates an accurate understanding of this therapy?

a. I will probably start having stomach upset after taking iron for a few months.
b. If I notice black stools, I will need to notify my doctor immediately.
c. I need to space the doses of iron evenly throughout the day.
d. Taking iron with antacids will reduce gastric symptoms and improve absorption.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
Hemophilia is more common in males. The female carries this sex-linked recessive gene. The risk of acquiring hemophilia is shared by all races and ethnic groups.
Females typically are carriers but do not have hemophilia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Doses should be spaced evenly throughout the day, because this provides the bone marrow with a continuous supply of iron, which maximizes RBC production.
GI upset typically would occur immediately if iron is taken on an empty stomach; taking iron with food can reduce stomach upset.
Black stools are expected with iron therapy.
Antacids have a drug-drug interaction with iron and reduce its absorption.