The client is scheduled to be treated with iron supplements in ...

[ts19998]

The client is scheduled to be treated with iron supplements in the form of an elixir. The highest priority instruction that the nurse can provide to the client is that a side effect of this form of the medication can be:
 
  a. persistent headache.
  b. staining of the teeth.
  c. neck pain.
  d. gum deterioration.

Question 2

The client has been ordered to take iron supplements and is also being treated with antacids. The highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to instruct the client to take the iron supplement:
 
  a. 30 minutes before taking his antacid.
  b. within 1 hour of taking the antacid.
  c. 1 hour after taking the antacid.
  d. 1 hour before the antacid along with milk.

[lkanara2]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Iron elixir can cause staining of the teeth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Iron supplements should not be taken within 1 hour of taking an antacid since the combination of both will decrease the effectiveness of the iron.

[ts19998]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[phuda]

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