Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a client who is pregnant and has iron-deficiency anemia about taking ferrous sulfate elixir. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Increase your fiber intake to prevent constipation.”
Rationale:
Increase your fiber intake to prevent constipation
- Ferrous sulfate commonly causes constipation, especially in pregnant women whose bowels are already slowed due to hormonal changes.
- Increasing dietary fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) along with adequate fluid intake helps maintain normal bowel function.
- Teaching this preventive strategy promotes medication adherence by reducing one of the most frequent and bothersome side effects.
- This advice is especially important during pregnancy to maintain comfort and prevent straining.
- Nurses should also encourage regular physical activity if approved by the provider, as this further aids in bowel regulation.
Drink the elixir using a straw to prevent staining your teeth
- Liquid iron preparations can stain teeth if taken directly, leaving difficult-to-remove discoloration.
- Using a straw directs the elixir past the teeth, reducing the risk of staining.
- Clients should also be advised to rinse their mouth with water or brush their teeth after taking the elixir.
- This practice ensures long-term adherence without cosmetic concerns interfering with compliance.
- Preventive education like this improves client satisfaction and medication acceptance.
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This question is from RN Pharmacology 2023 Exam A which contains 67 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. “Cromolyn is used to prevent your condition from occurring.”
B. “Cromolyn should be administered 1 hour after exercising."
C. “Cromolyn will assist with dilating the bronchioles in your lungs."
D. “Cromolyn should take effect within 5 minutes."
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Answer Choices:
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B. Hypoglycemia
C. Bone loss
D. Liver toxicity
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 5