When counseling a patient about getting enough iron in her diet, a maternity nurse should tell her that:
1. milk, coffee, and tea will aid iron absorption if consumed at the same time as iron.
2. iron absorption is inhibited by a diet rich in vitamin C.
3. iron supplements are okay for children in small doses.
4. constipation is common with iron supplements.
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1. Incorrect. These beverages actually inhibit iron absorption when consumed at the same time as iron.
2. Incorrect. Vitamin C promotes iron absorption.
3. Incorrect. Children ingesting iron can get very sick and even die.
4. Correct. Constipation can be a problem.
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