Home » NCLEX » NCLEX-RN » A 24-year-old woman who is gravida 1 reports, "I can’t take iron pills because they make me sick." She continues, "My bowels aren’t moving either." In counseling her based on these complaints, the nurse’s most appropriate response would be, "It would be beneficial for you to eat . . .
A 24-year-old woman who is gravida 1 reports, "I can’t take iron pills because they make me sick." She continues, "My bowels aren’t moving either." In counseling her based on these complaints, the nurse’s most appropriate response would be, "It would be beneficial for you to eat . . .
A. prunes."
B. green leafy vegetables."
C. red meat."
D. eggs."
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) Prunes provide fiber to decrease constipation and are an excellent source of dietary iron, as the prenatal client is not taking her supplemental iron and iron-deficiency anemia is common during pregnancy. (B) Green leafy vegetables provide a source of fiber and iron; however, prunes are a better source of both. (C) Red meat is a good iron source but will not address the constipation problem. (D) Eggs are a good iron source but do not address the constipation problem.
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