The home health nurse is caring for a patient who is taking ferrous sulfate (Feosol). Which statement indicates that the patient requires additional teaching about this medication?
a. "It tastes better when I take my medicine with milk."
b. "My wife says I should take my medicine with orange juice."
c. "I am always careful not to break open the capsule."
d. "I usually take my iron with my whole-grain toast during breakfast."
A
Milk products inhibit the absorption of iron. Iron is better absorbed if vitamin C is in the ga-strointestinal tract at the same time, so drinking orange juice with the ferrous sulfate is beneficial. Capsules and enteric-coated iron preparations should not be opened or crushed. Whole grains are not known as inhibitors of iron absorption.
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