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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about foods that enhance iron absorption when consumed with nonheme iron with a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Tomato juice
B. Tea
C. Milk
D. Dried beans

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tomato juice

Question 2 of 5

A client with a history of seizures is being monitored with an electroencephalogram (EEG). Which of these interventions should the nurse perform to prepare the client for the test?

A. Instruct the client to avoid caffeine for 8 hours before the test
B. Explain the procedure to the client and obtain consent
C. Administer anticonvulsant medication as ordered
D. Instruct the client to wash their hair the morning of the test

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Instruct the client to avoid caffeine for 8 hours before the test

Question 3 of 5

The nurse receives an order to give a client iron by deep injection. The nurse knows that the reason for this route is to

A. enhance absorption of the medication
B. ensure that the entire dose of medication is given
C. provide more even distribution of the drug
D. prevent the drug from tissue irritation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: prevent the drug from tissue irritation

Question 4 of 5

Which client calling the community health clinic would the nurse ask to come in that day to be seen by the health care provider?

A. I started my period, and now my urine has turned bright red.
B. I am a diabetic, and today I have been going to the bathroom every hour.
C. I was started on medicine yesterday for a urinary infection. Now my lower belly hurts when I go to the bathroom.
D. I went to the bathroom, and my urine looked very red, and it didn't hurt when I went.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I went to the bathroom, and my urine looked very red, and it didn't hurt when I went.

Question 5 of 5

Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin) are beneficial in managing arthritis pain, the nurse should caution clients about which of the following common side effects?

A. Urinary incontinence
B. Constipation
C. Nystagmus
D. Occult bleeding

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Occult bleeding

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