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go.lag

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The nurse is preparing to administer vitamin B12 to a client. The nurse would administer the drug cautiously if the client had which condition?
 
  A) Pulmonary disease
  B) Hypertension
  C) Heart disease
  D) Seizures

Question 2

A client is prescribed ferrous sulfate (Feosol). Which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse discuss with a client prior to the administration of this drug? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Constipation
  B) Fluid retention
  C) Nausea
  D) Fatigue
  E) Dark stools



CAPTAINAMERICA

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Vitamin B12 is cautiously administered to clients with pulmonary disease. Epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa are administered cautiously to clients with hypertension, heart disease, and a history of seizures.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
GI irritation, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, darker stools, headache, backache, and allergic reactions are adverse reactions the nurse should discuss with a client prior to the administration of ferrous sulfate (Feosol).



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