The nurse teaches the parents of an anemic toddler about administering liquid iron supplements, and includes what priority teaching point?
1. Mix the iron preparations with milk or juice.
2. The iron preparation can turn the stool orange.
3. Dilute the liquid iron and give through a straw.
4. Flavor the medication to make it more appealing.
3
Rationale: Liquid iron will stain the teeth if it comes in contact with them, so using a straw will help to avoid this, and diluting it reduces the risk further.
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