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 B

Explanation

After a mastectomy, it is important to avoid placing a catheter in the arm on the same side as the surgery to prevent complications such as lymphedema.

Therefore, the nurse should place the catheter in the left arm.
Choice A is wrong because Most proximal site, is not the correct answer because it does not specify which arm to use and could result in placing the catheter on the same side as the mastectomy.
Choice C is wrong because Wrist, is not the correct answer because it does not specify which arm to use and could result in placing the catheter on the same side as the mastectomy.
Choice D is wrong because Cordlike vein, is not the correct answer because it does not specify which arm to use and could result in placing the catheter on the same side as the mastectomy.

A. Weight loss. B. Warmer skin. C. Increase in pulse rate. D. Increased sleeping.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Methimazole is an antithyroid medication that controls the overproduction of thyroid hormone in Graves’ disease.

One of the symptoms of Graves’ disease is difficulty sleeping due to the overproduction of thyroid hormone.

After taking methimazole for 2 months, the client’s thyroid hormone levels should decrease, leading to an improvement in sleep.

Choice A is wrong because weight loss is a symptom of Graves’ disease due to the overproduction of thyroid hormone.

Methimazole controls the overproduction of thyroid hormone and may lead to weight gain.

Choice B is wrong because warmer skin is a symptom of Graves’ disease due to the overproduction of thyroid hormone.

Methimazole controls the overproduction of thyroid hormone and may lead to cooler skin.

Choice C is wrong because an increase in pulse rate is a symptom of Graves’ disease due to the overproduction of thyroid hormone.

Methimazole controls the overproduction of thyroid hormone and may lead to a decrease in pulse rate.

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Which of the following actions should the nurse take?