Question

a nurse is teaching a client who has anemia about a new prescription for a liquid iron supplement. which of the following statements should the nurse make? select all that apply. a \add foods that are low in fiber to your diet.\ b
inse your mouth after taking the medication.\ c \stools can be green or black in color.\ d \take the medication with a glass of milk.\ e \add muscle meats to your diet.\

Explanation:

• Option A: Iron supplements can cause constipation. Adding high - fiber foods (not low - fiber) helps prevent constipation. So, this statement is incorrect.
• Option B: Liquid iron can stain teeth. Rinsing the mouth after taking it helps prevent this. This statement is correct.
• Option C: Iron supplements can turn stools green or black. This is a normal side - effect. This statement is correct.
• Option D: Milk can decrease iron absorption. Iron should be taken with vitamin C - rich foods (like orange juice) instead. So, this statement is incorrect.
• Option E: Muscle meats (like beef, chicken) are rich in heme iron. Adding them to the diet helps increase iron intake. This statement is correct.

Answer:

B. “Rinse your mouth after taking the medication.”, C. “Stools can be green or black in color.”, E. “Add muscle meats to your diet.”