Answer to Question 1
Answer: B, C, E
Iron is absorbed better when accompanied with vitamin C in foods such as orange juice. Green, leafy vegetables and red meat are good sources of iron that the client can consume in a healthy diet. Milk, ice cream, and wax beans are not sources of dietary iron, and do not enhance the absorption of iron.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: A
The nurse might expect the doctor to try different dosages or different medications to try to relieve the symptoms. Since the fatigue is due to medication side effects, other strategies will not be effective while the client is on the medication.