ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Exam

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Client who is pregnant, taking iron supplements, reports black stools without abdominal pain or cramping.

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A nurse is speaking on the phone to a client who is pregnant and taking iron supplements for iron-deficiency anemia. The client reports that her stools are black but she has no abdominal pain or cramping. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A. This is expected because of the way iron breaks down during digestion. B. What else have you been eating? C. Go to the emergency room and your provider will meet you there. D. Come to the office and we will check things out.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Black stools are an expected side effect of iron supplements due to iron reacting with sulfur in the digestive tract, requiring no immediate intervention.

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