What will the nurse administer with ferrous sulfate drops when providing them to a child on the pediatric unit?
a. With milk
b. With orange juice
c. With water
d. On a full stomach
ANS: B
Vitamin C aids in the absorption of iron, whereas food and milk interfere with the absorption of iron.
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