The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a child with iron-deficiency anemia. Which statement made by the caregivers is correct regarding giving ferrous sulfate?
A) "When I give my son ferrous sulfate I know he also needs potassium supplements."
B) "I always give the ferrous sulfate with meals."
C) "My husband gives our son orange juice when he takes her ferrous sulfate, so he gets Vitamin C."
D) "We watch closely for any diarrhea since that usually happens when he takes ferrous sulfate."
Ans: C
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