The nurse is providing education for the client who must take iron therapy. Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?
a. "You will need replacement therapy throughout your lifetime."
b. "Iron tablets should be taken with food or milk to improve absorption.
c. "Iron absorption will be increased, if the tablets are taken with grape juice."
d. "Taking iron with vitamin C increases the absorption of the iron."
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Iron replacement therapy usually lasts approximately six months, unless there is an underlying medical condition causing the iron deficiency.
B Incorrect: To aid absorption, iron should be taken between meals.
C Incorrect: To aid absorption, iron should be taken between meals.
D Correct: This is a true statement and should be included in the teaching.
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