A patient is prescribed oral iron supplementation.What important information should the nurse tell the patient about this treatment?
A) Take the iron tablets with milk or antacids.
B) Crush the pills as needed to help swallowing.
C) Avoid reclining positions for 15 to 30 minutes after taking the drug.
D) While on iron supplement,it is not necessary to eat foods high in iron such as meat;dark green,leafy vegetables;and dried beans.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: A patient will be taking oral iron
Q2: A patient is to receive iron dextran
Q3: Which of the following may occur as
Q4: A patient is taking a liquid form
Q5: A patient has been taking iron supplements
Q6: A woman is planning to become pregnant
Q8: Before the administration of iron supplements,the nurse
Q9: When ferrous fumarate (Palafer CF)is given to
Q10: The nurse is teaching a patient about
Q11: The nurse is administering medications to a
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents