When counseling a client about getting enough iron in her diet, the maternity nurse should tell her that:
a. Milk, coffee, and tea aid iron absorption if consumed at the same time as iron.
b. Iron absorption is inhibited by a diet rich in vitamin C.
c. Iron supplements are permissible for children in small doses.
d. Constipation is common with iron supplements.
ANS: D
Constipation can be a problem. Milk, coffee, and tea inhibit iron absorption when consumed at the same time as iron. Vitamin C promotes iron absorption. Children who ingest iron can get very sick and even die.
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True False