The client has been ordered to take iron supplements and is also being treated with antacids. The highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to instruct the client to take the iron supplement:
a. 30 minutes before taking his antacid.
b. within 1 hour of taking the antacid.
c. 1 hour after taking the antacid.
d. 1 hour before the antacid along with milk.
ANS: B
Iron supplements should not be taken within 1 hour of taking an antacid since the combination of both will decrease the effectiveness of the iron.
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