The nurse is preparing to administer 150 mg of elemental iron via oral suspension. What should the nurse do to prevent the most common side effect associated with this medication?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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The nurse is preparing to administer 150 mg of elemental iron via oral suspension. What should the nurse do to prevent the  most  common side effect associated with this medication? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Dilute the medication and provide a straw for the client

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Encourage the client to take the iron on an empty stomach

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Mix the oral suspension in orange juice

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Educate the client that their stools may appear green in color

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