Author Question: The nurse is reviewing her knowledge of iron deficiency. She recognizes that which of the following ... (Read 41 times)

Evvie72 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is reviewing her knowledge of iron deficiency. She recognizes that which of the following patients would be most at risk for iron deficiency?

a. A patient who has undergone a partial gastrectomy for ulcer disease
b. A patient who has bone marrow involvement with lymphoma
c. A patient who is a vegetarian
d. A patient who has been receiving radiation treatments for breast cancer

Question 2

When a patient asks about taking halofantrine with food, the nurse responds that taking the drug with food can cause potentially dangerous:

a. decreased absorption of the drug.
b. increased absorption of the drug.
c. delayed absorption of the drug.
d. rapid absorption of the drug.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
The patient who has undergone a partial gastrectomy would be at the highest risk.
Bone marrow stores iron, but so does the liver and muscles, therefore the patient with lymphoma is at a lower risk.
Vegetarians can achieve their daily iron requirements by eating iron enriched cereals and breads, most citrus fruits, broccoli, and tomatoes.
The patient with breast cancer has a lower risk of iron deficiency anemia than does the patient who has had a gastrectomy.

Answer to Question 2

b