A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has anemia and a new prescription for ferrous sulfate liquid. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Take the medication with orange juice to enhance absorption.
Rinse the mouth before taking the iron.
Take the medication on an empty stomach to decrease gastrointestinal irritation.
Take the medication with milk.
The Correct Answer is A
vitamin C and other fruit juices (except grape juice) enhance the absorption of oral iron supplements in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the clients are encouraged to take the supplements along with such fruit juices.
B. Rinsing the mouth should be done after to prevent staining of teeth
C. Taking the supplement on an empty stomach promotes gastrointestinal irritation
D. Dairy products inhibit iron absorption and should therefore be avoided
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Correct Answer is A
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Pediatric clients have a straighter and shorter ear canal as compared to adults. Pulling the auricle down and back helps straighten the ear canal, allowing easier administration of the eardrops and ensuring that they reach the tympanic membrane. This technique is preferred to avoid injury to the ear canal and tympanic membrane
B. Pulling the auricle down and out inhibits visualization of the canal
C. Pulling the auricle down and back obstructs the ear canal and hinder the proper administration of eardrops.
D. Pulling the auricle up and out is used in adults
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