A client at 8-weeks gestation has a hemoglobin of 9.5 mg/dl. The healthcare provider prescribes an oral iron supplement. Which information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client?

Ask the client if she has been experiencing constipation.

Suggest that she should avoid citrus fruits when taking the iron.

Recommend increasing dietary iron-rich foods.

Explain that she should report stools that are dark green and sticky.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Iron supplements are often recommended for pregnant women to prevent or treat anemia and to improve the iron status of both the mother and the baby ¹. During pregnancy, you need 27 milligrams of iron a day ². Iron is also found in some foods, such as meat, beans, and leafy greens ¹. So, it is recommended to increase dietary iron-rich foods.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The PN should provide the information that it may be helpful to **try withholding ﬂuids after supper and before bedtime**. Bedwetting is common and often runs in families. It can be upsetting, but most children and young people will grow out of it³. It’s not unusual for kids to wet the bed at night. Known formally as pediatric enuresis, uncontrolled nighttime urination aﬀects as many as 5% to 10% of 7-year-olds in the United States.

A. Coach the client to take slow, deep breaths during each contraction. B. Report to the nurse that the client needs another dose of butorphanol. C. Notify the healthcare provider. D. Discontinue the oxytocin infusion.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

In this situation, the practical nurse (PN) should coach the client to take slow, deep breaths during each contraction. The client has already been medicated with butorphanol and promethazine for pain relief and it may not be appropriate to administer another dose at this time. Instead, the PN can provide non- pharmacological pain relief measures such as coaching the client to use breathing techniques to help manage the pain during contractions. The other actions listed may also be appropriate in some situations, but coaching the client to use breathing techniques is the most appropriate action in this situation.

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A client at 8-weeks gestation has a hemoglobin of 9.5 mg/dl. The healthcare provider prescribes an oral iron supplement. Which information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client?

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