A pregnant patient complains that the iron she is taking makes her constipated. The patient asks the nurse, "Why can't I just supplement the iron solely through my diet?" The nurse's best response is
a. "Only 10% of dietary iron is absorbed by the body."
b. "Only 25% of dietary iron is absorbed by the body."
c. "You can increase iron significantly through diet; eat bananas and citrus fruits."
d. "Drink a glass of milk daily with a half dose of iron, because it will enhance absorption."
ANS: A
Only 10% of dietary iron is absorbed by the body.
Only 10%, not 25%, of dietary iron is absorbed by the body.
Bananas and citrus fruits are not sources of iron.
Milk greatly reduces the absorption of iron. Also, the patient should not reduce the dose without the prescriber's order.
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