A client says to the nurse,My sister's doctor told her to start taking ferrous sulfate tablets.Do you think that would help me feel better?" Which client history would be of concern to the nurse?
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Ferrous sulfate can irritate the gastrointestinal tract, so a history of ulcerative colitis (B) and peptic ulcer disease (C) would be concerning. Proton pump inhibitors (E) can reduce stomach acid, potentially affecting iron absorption.

A Client Says to the Nurse,My Sister's Doctor Told Her