A nurse is administering ferrous sulfate elixir to a client who has iron deficiency anemia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Dilute the medication with milk.

Give the medication with a caffeinated beverage.

Administer the medication through a straw.

Provide an antacid with the medication.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Administer the medication through a straw.

This is because ferrous sulfate elixir can stain the teeth, so using a straw can help prevent this from happening.
Choice A is wrong because milk can interfere with the absorption of iron.

Choice B is wrong because caffeine can also interfere with iron absorption.
Choice D is wrong because antacids can reduce the absorption of iron and should be avoided within 2 hours of taking ferrous sulfate.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a medication used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood.

A potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L is within the normal range, indicating that the medication has been effective in reducing high levels of potassium in the blood.

Choice B is wrong because Calcium 8 mg/dL, is not the correct answer because it measures the level of calcium in the blood and is not specifically related to sodium polystyrene sulfonate therapy.

Choice C is wrong because Magnesium.1 mEq/L, is not the correct answer because it measures the level of magnesium in the blood and is not specifically related to sodium polystyrene sulfonate therapy.

Choice D is wrong because Sodium 150 mEq/L, is not the correct answer because it measures the level of sodium in the blood and is not specifically related to sodium polystyrene sulfonate therapy.

A. Positive urinary ketones. B. HbA1c 6.8%. C. Total cholesterol 225 mg/dL. D. Creatinine 1.6 mg/dL.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

An HbA1c value of 6.8% indicates that the client is adhering to the treatment plan [B].

HbA1c is a measure of long-term blood glucose control and is used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatment.

An HbA1c value of less than 7% is generally considered a good target for people with diabetes.

Choice A is wrong because positive urinary ketones can indicate poor diabetes control [A].

Choice C is wrong because a total cholesterol level of 225 mg/dL is considered high and does not indicate adherence to the treatment plan [C].

Choice D is wrong because a creatinine level of.0 mg/dL is within the normal range but does not specifically indicate adherence to glipizide therapy [D].

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Which of the following actions should the nurse take?