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Ati RN Pharmacology 2019 - Exam 3
Ati RN Pharmacology 2019 - Exam 3 ( 60 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Taking ferrous gluconate with milk can reduce its absorption due to the presence of calcium.
Notifying the provider about black stools is important because it could indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, a potential side effect of iron supplementation.
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Choice A rationale:
Taking ferrous gluconate with milk can reduce its absorption due to the presence of calcium.
Choice B rationale:
Notifying the provider about black stools is important because it could indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, a potential side effect of iron supplementation.
Choice C rationale:
Taking an antacid with ferrous gluconate can reduce its absorption due to increased gastric pH.
Choice D rationale:
Staying upright after taking the medication helps prevent esophageal irritation, but it is not the most relevant response indicating understanding of the teaching.