A patient will begin taking iron supplements to treat anemia. The nurse will recommend that the patient take the iron with which food to facilitate absorption?
a. Cereal
b. Dairy products
c. Orange juice
d. Red meats
ANS: C
Orange juice is a good source of vitamin C, and vitamin C facilitates the absorption of iron. Cereals often are fortified with iron but do not facilitate its absorption. Calcium interferes with the absorption of iron. Red meats are a natural source of iron.
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