The nurse provides discharge teaching to an older patient diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which statement by the patient indicates additional instruction is needed?
1. I will take my ferrous sulfate tablet with my breakfast.
2. I will take my ferrous sulfate tablet on an empty stomach.
3. I will eat oatmeal for breakfast while I am taking my ferrous sulfate.
4. I will increase my fluid intake while I am taking my ferrous sulfate.
Question 2
Risk factors for the development of diverticulosis have been found to include
A) increased intake of milk products.
B) frequent use of laxatives.
C) infection with H. pylori.
D) a diet low in fiber.
A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback
Inheritance of the sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia.
Pneumonia. This common lung inflammation may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and is often d
Focus on Older Adults
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.