The nurse instructs a client taking iron for treatment of iron deficiency anemia to avoid which herbal preparation?
a. Garlic
b. Ginger
c. Milk thistle
d. Peppermint
ANS: D
Peppermint interferes with the absorption of iron and other minerals.
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