The Nurse Provides Discharge Teaching to an Older Client Diagnosed

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse provides discharge teaching to an older client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which statement by the client best indicates the client understands the teaching?

• A) "I will take my ferrous sulfate tablet with lunch or dinner."
• B) "An appointment for lab work is scheduled in 2 weeks and again in 2 months."
• C) "I will eat oatmeal with milk for breakfast while I am on ferrous sulfate."
• D) "Increasing my fluid intake by drinking mostly fruit juice is helpful."

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