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A nurse is giving instructions to a patient who will be receiving oral iron supplements. Which instructions will be included in the teaching plan?
 
  a. Take the iron tablets with milk or antacids.
  b. Crush the pills as needed to help with swallowing.
  c. Take the iron tablets with meals if gastrointestinal distress occurs.
  d. If black tarry stools occur, report it to the doctor immediately.

Question 2

A patient is to receive iron dextran injections. Which technique is appropriate when the nurse is administering this medication?
 
  a. Intravenous administration mixed with 5 dextrose
  b. Intramuscular injection in the upper arm
  c. Intramuscular injection using the Z-track method
  d. Subcutaneous injection into the abdomen



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C




appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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