The nurse has provided instructions to a pregnant client who is preparing to take iron supplements
The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that she will take the supplements with which of the following? 1. Milk
2. Tea
3. Coffee
4. Orange juice
4
Rationale: Foods containing ascorbic acid will increase the absorption of iron. Calcium and phosphorus in milk and tannin in tea decrease iron absorption. Coffee binds iron and prevents it from being fully absorbed. Orange juice is the only item that contains ascorbic acid and will in-crease the absorption of iron supplements.
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a. true b. false
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