A client is ordered to receive iron and antacids. The nurse teaches the client that iron and antacids should be administered:
a. at the same time.
b. 2 hours apart.
c. with the antacid first.
d. with the iron first.
ANS: B
Antacids impair the absorption of iron, so they should be taken 2 hours apart.
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