A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and has a prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client consume to increase the absorption of this medication?

The correct answer is choice A. Auscultate the client's abdomen for bowel sounds. This is the first action the nurse should take because it provides information about the client's bowel motility and function. Opioid medications can decrease bowel motility and cause constipation. The nurse should assess the client's abdomen before implementing any interventions.

• Choice B is not correct because providing privacy and a set time to defecate is a nonpharmacological intervention that can help prevent constipation, but it is not the first action the nurse should take.
• Choice C is not correct because administering a fiber-based laxative is a pharmacological intervention that can help treat constipation, but it is not the first action the nurse should take. The nurse should also consider the client's fluid intake and preference before giving a laxative.
• Choice D is not correct because encouraging the client to increase oral intake of fluids is a nonpharmacological intervention that can help prevent constipation, but it is not the first action the nurse should take. The nurse should also consider the client's fluid balance and medical condition before giving fluids.

The correct answer is choice A, "Take a shower rather than a tub bath." This is a safety precaution to prevent infection . Choice B is incorrect because clients are encouraged to walk around after surgery to prevent blood clots. Choice C is incorrect because douching after surgery can increase the risk of infection. Choice D is incorrect because bright red vaginal bleeding after surgery warrants a followup with a healthcare provider. Choice B is not correct because clients are encouraged to walk around after surgery to prevent blood clots. Choice C is not correct because douching after surgery can increase the risk of infection. Choice D is not correct because bright red vaginal bleeding after surgery warrants a followup.