This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient prescribed iron supplements tells you that his stools appear dark black. What is your best ... (Read 96 times)

schs14

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient prescribed iron supplements tells you that his stools appear dark black. What is your best response?
 
  a. I will send a stool sample to the lab for occult blood testing.
  b. Your prescriber should be informed about this immediately.
  c. This is a common and expected occurrence after taking iron supplements.
  d. Have you noticed any bright red blood in your stool or have you vomited blood?

Question 2

A patient has a deficiency of the mineral iodine. Which sign of deficiency should you teach the patient and family to report to the prescriber?
 
  a. Dehydration
  b. Lethargy
  c. Loss of appetite
  d. Swollen thyroid gland


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

popopong

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 307
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


schs14

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

phuda

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Did you know?

Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
The effective temperature, or black body temperature, of the Sun (5777 K) is the temperature a black The effective temperature, or black body temperature, of the Sun (5777 K) is the temperature a black
iron iron
A goniometer is used to measure range of motion of the patient’s arm. A goniometer is used to measure range of motion of the patient’s arm.
A patient undergoing hemodialysis. A patient undergoing hemodialysis.
Ex vivo and in vivo gene therapy for a patient with a liver disorder Ex vivo and in vivo gene therapy for a patient with a liver disorder
Video: Barriers - eye structures, digestive mucosa, respiratory mucosa & genitourinary mucosa

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library