RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1042 of 2368

A client who takes an iron supplement asks what to expect. Which statement by the client shows correct understanding?

  1. "Iron will cause my stools to become pale and loose, which is expected."
  2. "I can take extra iron tablets whenever I feel more tired than usual."
  3. "Iron tablets will make my urine turn dark, so I should stop taking them."
  4. "My stools may turn dark brown or black, and I may become constipated."
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Correct answer: "My stools may turn dark brown or black, and I may become constipated."

Iron can darken stools and increase constipation. Extra iron is taken only when the provider recommends it.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Nutritional Supplements. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026