A nurse is assessing a client who has had diarrhea for several days.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A rationale

Cheese is high in calcium, which can interfere with the absorption of iron by binding to it in the digestive tract, making it less available for absorption.

Choice B rationale

Antacids containing magnesium can interfere with the absorption of iron by increasing the pH of the stomach, reducing the solubility and absorption of iron.

Choice C rationale

Orange juice is high in vitamin C, which can enhance the absorption of iron by reducing it to a form that is more easily absorbed by the body.

Choice D rationale

Milk contains calcium, which can inhibit the absorption of iron. Calcium competes with iron for absorption in the intestines, leading to reduced iron absorption.

Choice A rationale

Returning the opened medication to the medication cart is inappropriate because once a medication is opened and refused by a client, it must be disposed of properly. This action helps maintain safety and prevents contamination.

Choice B rationale

Reporting the incident to the provider is not necessary in this context as the refusal to take medication can be managed by the nurse by following the facility's protocol.

Choice C rationale

Filling out an incident report is required because the client's refusal to take the medication is considered a significant event. Incident reports are used to document and analyze such events to improve patient care and safety.

Choice D rationale

Notifying the facility's ethics committee is unnecessary for a medication refusal incident, as it does not involve an ethical dilemma requiring their intervention.