To prevent gastrointestinal upset, clients should be instructed to
a. On a full stomach. c. After eating a meal.
b. At bedtime. d. With milk.
ANS: B
Clients should be instructed to take iron supplements at bedtime. Iron supplements are best absorbed if they are taken when the stomach is empty. Bran, tea, coffee, milk, and eggs may reduce absorption. Iron can be taken at bedtime if abdominal discomfort occurs when it is taken between meals.
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