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An adolescent who is a vegetarian has been placed on iron supplementation secondary to a diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia. To increase the absorption of iron, the nurse would instruct the teen to take the supplement with:
 
  1. Orange juice.
  2. Black or green tea.
  3. Milk.
  4. Tomato juice.

Question 2

The recommendation for an infant's sleeping position is now back to sleep. Which nursing intervention is needed to prevent flattening of the occipital bones?
 
  1. Place an infant hat on the head of the infant during sleep for the first three months of life.
  2. Allow the infant to sleep on his abdomen while an adult is present and observing the infant during sleep.
  3. Alternate the head position from left to right during sleep.
  4. Wrap the occipital portion of the infant's head with an ace bandage for 20 minutes each day.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Acidity increases absorption of iron.
Rationale 2: Foods containing phosphorus, such as in milk; oxalates, such as in tomatoes; and tannins, such as in teas, all decrease absorption of iron.
Rationale 3: Foods containing phosphorus, such as in milk; oxalates, such as in tomatoes; and tannins, such as in teas, all decrease absorption of iron.
Rationale 4: Foods containing phosphorus, such as in milk; oxalates, such as in tomatoes; and tannins, such as in teas, all decrease absorption of iron.
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Rationale 1: An infant hat will not keep the occipital bones from flattening.
Rationale 2: The infant should not be allowed to sleep on his abdomen even when observed.
Rationale 3: Changing the position of the infant's head while sleeping, especially during the first three months of life, will help alleviate the flattening of the occipital bone due to supine positioning during sleep.
Rationale 4: It is not necessary to wrap the infant's occipital portion of the infant's head.
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