Author Question: Iron toxicity is a serious cause of poisoning in children. Client teaching includes which ... (Read 65 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Iron toxicity is a serious cause of poisoning in children. Client teaching includes which instruction?

a. Recognize that iron tablets resemble candy.
b. Keep liquid-type iron preparations in refrigerator.
c. Give milk if numerous iron tablets have been ingested.
d. It will take 48 hours for the toxic effects of iron overdose to emerge.

Question 2

A client who is being treated with iron supplements is not exhibiting the increased amount in his blood that was anticipated. The nurse suspects that his diet or lifestyle may be inhibiting absorption of the iron.

The nurse recognizes that the client's absorption of iron intake may be hampered by consumption of:
a. oral ascorbic acid and citrus fruits.
b. antacids taken with meals.
c. other multivitamins, ingested concurrently.
d. a full meal 2 hours after iron intake.

succesfull · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Iron is a substance frequently ingested by children because of the pill's candy-like appearance and the fact that many adults do not take the same precautions with vitamins as they do with other medications. The other options are false.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Antacids and food decrease the ability for iron to be absorbed by the gastric lining. Ascorbic acid enhances absorption.