A vegetarian adolescent is placed on iron supplementation secondary to a diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia. Which will the nurse encourage the adolescent to drink when taking the daily iron supplement?
1. Orange juice
2. Black or green tea
3. Milk
4. Tomato juice
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Explanation:
1. Acidity increases absorption of iron.
2. Foods containing phosphorus, such as in milk; oxalates, such as in tomatoes; and tannins, such as in teas, all decrease absorption of iron.
3. Foods containing phosphorus, such as in milk; oxalates, such as in tomatoes; and tannins, such as in teas, all decrease absorption of iron.
4. Foods containing phosphorus, such as in milk; oxalates, such as in tomatoes; and tannins, such as in teas, all decrease absorption of iron.
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