A 45-Year-Old Client Who Has Experienced a Ten Pound Weight

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old client who has experienced a ten pound weight gain during the past year asks the nurse if she thinks iron supplements would help increase her energy. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

• A) Ask the client to describe her daily activity and diet
• B) Leave a note requesting an iron supplement on the client's chart for the doctor
• C) Provide the client with information related to aerobic exercise classes
• D) Ask the client if she is still menstruating

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