What Instructions Should the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

What instructions should the nurse include when teaching a patient regarding a new prescription for an oral iron supplement?

• A) Supplements should be taken between meals on an empty stomach.
• B) Medication should be drunk from a nonmetal glass.
• C) The color of the stool will change to dark green or black.
• D) Constipation is likely to occur.

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Definitions:

Accounting Methods

The rules and guidelines used by businesses to keep financial records and prepare financial statements, including accrual and cash basis accounting.

Comparable Data

Data that is similar in nature and allows for comparison between different data sets or time periods.

Reporting Unusual Items

The practice of separately reporting significant financial transactions or events that are not typical of the business's regular operations, to provide clarity in financial statements.

Income Statement

A financial report that summarizes a company's revenues, expenses, and profits/losses over a specific period of time.