A client has been prescribed ferrous sulfate (Feosol) for iron-deficiency anemia. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
1. "Iron should be taken with meals."
2. "Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron."
3. "Antacids and food decrease the absorption of iron."
4. "Calcium (including dairy products) and bran block ferrous sulfate's absorption."
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Rationale 1: Although taking iron with meals will lessen GI upset, food can decrease the absorption of iron by as much as 70%. It is recommended that iron preparations be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Rationale 2:"Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron" is incorrect because this statement is true.
Rationale 3:"Antacids and food decrease the absorption of iron" is incorrect because this statement is true.
Rationale 4:"Calcium (including dairy products) and bran block ferrous sulfate's absorption" is incorrect because this statement is true.
Global Rationale: Although taking iron with meals will lessen GI upset, food can decrease the absorption of iron by as much as 70%. It is recommended that iron preparations be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
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