The nurse is providing discharge education for a client who will be taking ferrous sulfate orally. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
This medication helps you absorb vitamin B12.
Take your medication with a glass of milk instead of water.
Decrease your intake of meat and green leafy vegetables.
Drink acidic juices with the medication to help with absorption.
The Correct Answer is D
A. Ferrous sulfate does not aid in vitamin B12 absorption; vitamin B12 requires intrinsic factor for absorption in the ileum.
B. Milk contains calcium, which can inhibit iron absorption, making it a poor choice for administration.
C. Meat and green leafy vegetables are high in iron, and their intake should not be reduced as they help maintain iron levels.
D. Acidic juices (such as orange juice) enhance iron absorption by keeping iron in its more soluble ferrous form.
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Correct Answer is ["B","C","D"]
Explanation
A. ELISA – Used for detecting infections or immune conditions but is not specific for anemia.
B. Schilling Test – Used to diagnose vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia.
C. Hemoglobin Electrophoresis – Used to diagnose sickle cell anemia and thalassemias by identifying abnormal hemoglobin variants.
D. Western Blot – Used to confirm infections like HIV, not to diagnose anemia.
E. Ferritin and Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) – Help assess iron status and diagnose iron deficiency anemia.
Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D"]
Explanation
A. Histamine is released by mast cells in response to injury, leading to vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
B. Vasodilation increases blood flow to the affected area, causing redness and warmth.
C. Increased capillary permeability allows immune cells and proteins to reach the injury site, contributing to swelling.
D. Migration of white blood cells (WBCs) to the injured site helps fight infection and remove damaged tissue.
E. The parasympathetic nervous system is not involved in inflammation; the sympathetic nervous system is more likely to be activated in response to injury.
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