The nurse is teaching a woman who is pregnant about iron supplementation. Which statement by the woman indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I may take the iron with an antacid to reduce gastrointestinal upset."
b. "I should drink a glass of milk with iron to increase absorption."
c. "I should take the iron supplement with a glass of orange juice."
d. "I will stop taking the iron if my stools turn black and tarry."
ANS: C
Orange juice helps to improve absorption. Antacids and milk interfere with absorption. Black, tarry stools are an expected side effect and do not warrant stopping the supplement.
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