The nurse is providing education about giving iron supplements to ...

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The nurse is providing education about giving iron supplements to a 2-year-old child. The nurse should include none of the following except:
 
  1. Giving the supplements one hour prior to letting the child drink milk.
   2. Noting that diarrhea may be present at first.
   3. Giving the supplements with vitamin D to increase absorption.
   4. Stools may be black.

Question 2

A 13-year-old boy presents with gynecomastia. The nurse knows this occurs because of:
 
  1. The increase in adipose tissue at this age.
   2. The increase in lean body mass.
   3. The increase in sex hormone production.
   4. The rapid metabolism at this age.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Milk does not influence the absorption of iron.
2. Constipation is more common than diarrhea when taking iron supplements.
3. Vitamin D will not increase absorption.
4. Iron supplementation can cause black stools in toddlers.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Teenage boys have a decreased amount of adipose tissue.
2. Lean body mass does not influence the occurrence of gynecomastia.
3. Increased sexual hormone production in males can cause an increase in the breast tissue.
4. Gynecomastia is influenced by hormones, not metabolism.

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