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B. The most likely diagnosis is iron deficiency.
C. The most likely diagnosis is thalassemia.
D. An elevated platelet count is common in megaloblastic anemia
2. Who is at higher risk of iron-deficiency anemia?
A. A 55 year old female who reports taking ferrous sulfate regularly.
B. A 25 year old female who was recently diagnosed with celiac disease.
C. A 35 year old female who is 38 weeks pregnant that reports craving ice.
D. A 67 year old female with a hemoglobin level of 12 mg/dl.
3.The nurse providing education to a woman about how to take her
prescribed iron supplement. Which statement requires the nurse to
re-educate the woman on how to take this supplement?
A. I will take this medication on an empty stomach.
B. I will avoid taking this medication with orange juice.
C. I will wait and take my calcium supplements 2 hours after I take my iron
supplement.
D. This medication can cause constipation. So, I will drink plenty of fluids
4.This woman is admitted with specific diagnosis and has been
receiving iron supplementation. The patient voices concern about how
their stool is dark black. As the nurse, what should you do?
A. Notify the doctor.
B. Hold the next dose of iron.
C. Reassure the patient that this is a normal side effect
D. Neglect the patient concern.
5. As a nurse, You are providing diet teaching to this woman. Which
foods would you encourage the patient to eat regularly?
A. Herbal tea, apples, and watermelon
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