Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A patient has recently started ferrous sulfate 500 mg by mouth two times per day for anemia. Which of the following data would indicate to the nurse that the therapy is successful?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hemoglobin level of 14 g/dL within the normal range indicates improved oxygen-carrying capacity, confirming successful treatment of anemia with ferrous sulfate.