A patient who has been prescribed oral ferrous sulfate reports taking extra doses for the past few months. The patient's serum iron level is 560 mcg/dL. What will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?

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If the plasma level of iron is high (above 500 mcg/dL), it should be lowered with parenteral deferoxamine. This level is toxic and must be treated. Gastric lavage is used if unabsorbed tablets are present. Oral deferasirox is used for chronic overload caused by blood transfusions.

A Patient Who Has Been Prescribed Oral Ferrous Sulfate Reports