A client with anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate, an oral iron supplement. The nurse instructs the client to take the medication on an empty stomach. Which beverage should the nurse recommend the client to avoid while taking the supplement?

A) This choice is incorrect because monitoring the client's temperature is important, but it is not the priority during the PRBC transfusion process.

B) This choice is incorrect because administering pain medication may be necessary if the client is experiencing discomfort during or after the transfusion, but it is not the priority action.

C) This choice is incorrect because obtaining informed consent is an essential step before any medical intervention, including transfusions, but it is not the priority during the transfusion process.

D) This choice is correct. Checking the client's blood type is a priority before administering a PRBC transfusion to ensure compatibility and prevent adverse reactions. Transfusion reactions can be life-threatening, so verifying the blood type is crucial for client safety.

A) This choice is incorrect because hemolytic anemia is characterized by an increased destruction of red blood cells, which would typically result in a high reticulocyte count.

B) This choice is incorrect because iron-deficiency anemia is characterized by a low level of iron, which leads to decreased hemoglobin production but does not necessarily affect reticulocyte count.

C) This choice is correct. Aplastic anemia is characterized by the failure of the bone marrow to produce an adequate number of red blood cells, leading to a low reticulocyte count.

D) This choice is incorrect because pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, which affects red blood cell maturation but does not directly influence reticulocyte count.