The clinic nurse is teaching a pregnant patient about her iron ...

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The clinic nurse is teaching a pregnant patient about her iron supplement. Information in the teaching plan includes: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Iron does not affect the gastrointestinal tract.
  2. A stool softener might be needed.
  3. Start a low dose, and increase it gradually.
  4. Expect the stools to be black and bloody.
  5. Iron absorption is poor if taken with meals.

Question 2

The need for forceps has been determined. The patient's cervix is dilated to 10 cm, and the fetus is at +2 station. What category of forceps application would the nurse anticipate?
 
  1. Input
  2. Low
  3. Mid
  4. Outlet

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Answer to Question 1

2,3,5
Rationale 1: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea can be side effects of iron supplements.
Rationale 2: Constipation can be a problem when taking iron, so a stool softener might be needed.
Rationale 3: Starting with a low dose and increasing it gradually often alleviates the side effects of nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 4: Bloody stools need to be reported immediately. Iron will cause the stools to turn black.
Rationale 5: Iron absorption is reduced by 40 to 50 if taken with meals.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Input is not a term associated with the use of forceps.
Rationale 2: Low forceps are applied when the leading edge of the fetal head is at +2 station.
Rationale 3: Midforceps are applied when the fetal head is engaged.
Rationale 4: Outlet forceps are applied when the fetal skull has reached the perineum.

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