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A female patient who has a history of heavy menstrual periods is experiencing shortness of breath with exertion, pallor, and fatigue.
 
  Her hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are both lower than normal, and her CBC reveals microcytic and hypochromic erythrocytes. What will the nurse do?
  a. Contact the provider to discuss an order for 600 mg of PO ferrous sulfate BID.
  b. Recommend an over-the-counter folic acid supplement of 400 mcg/day.
  c. Suggest an over-the-counter iron supplement of 325 mg/day.
  d. Tell her to consult a dietician about including iron-rich foods in her diet.
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this is exactly what I needed
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Smart ... Thanks!
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You make an excellent tutor!
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