A Client Is Ordered to Receive Iron and Antacids

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client is ordered to receive iron and antacids. The nurse teaches the client that iron and antacids should be administered:

• A) at the same time.
• B) 2 hours apart.
• C) with the antacid first.
• D) with the iron first.

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Definitions:

Restless Legs Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually due to discomfort.

Diagnosis

Label given to a set of symptoms that tend to occur together.

Stages Of Sleep

The progression through different phases of sleep, including REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and several stages of NREM (Non-REM) sleep, each characterized by different brain waves and activity levels.

Social Support

The perception or reality of assistance and solidarity available to an individual from within their social network, aiding in coping with stress.