The client with iron deficiency anemia should be advised to take the iron supplement:- Skildor

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Question 1 of 5

The client with iron deficiency anemia should be advised to take the iron supplement:

A. With milk to avoid stomach upset B. With milk of magnesia at bedtime to avoid constipation C. On an empty stomach between meals D. For 30 days to 5 weeks

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach for optimal effectiveness.

Question 2 of 5

Which assessment findings are NOT associated with pyloric stenosis in a 2-month-old infant?

A. Projectile vomiting B. Severe dehydration as demonstrated by sunken eyeballs and depressed anterior fontanelle C. A bloated and tense tympanic abdomen D. A palpable mass the size and shape of an olive, located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A bloated and tense tympanic abdomen is not typically associated with pyloric stenosis.

Question 3 of 5

A patient presents with signs of chest pain, the nurse practitioner observes jugular venous distention. Their finding is consistent with:

A. Hypertension B. Heart failure C. Asthma D. Pneumonia

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Jugular venous distention is a sign of heart failure due to fluid retention.

Question 4 of 5

Which of these clinical vignettes are not part of the Fried frailty paradigms?

A. Mrs. P has a caregiver comb her hair now because of inability to hold her arm up long enough to brush it herself. B. Mr. J has just been diagnosed with congestive heart failure after a recent admission to the hospital for a myocardial infarction. C. Mr. K has been losing weight for the last year despite family support of bringing food and negative workup for a more insidious cause. D. Mrs. T tells you she spends the majority of her time in her chair and only walks to the bathroom now because she gets too fatigued for minor home care tasks.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Fried frailty criteria do not involve recent diagnoses like congestive heart failure but focus on physical symptoms like weight loss and fatigue.

Question 5 of 5

What is the most critical diagnosis to consider for a patient experiencing the worst headache of her life and presenting with a blood pressure of 200/110?

A. Migraine B. Subarachnoid hemorrhage C. Cluster D. Panic disorder

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The worst headache of life with high blood pressure suggests a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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