When instructing the patient taking an oral liquid iron preparation, what should the nurse include?
a. Information relative to taking the iron with milk
b. Information relative to the bowel movement color changing to dark red
c. Information relative to taking preparation through a straw to prevent staining of teeth
d. Information relative to taking a drug with meals or a snack
ANS: C
Liquid iron preparations should be drunk through a straw to prevent tooth staining. All oral iron preparations should be taken before meals. Dairy products interfere with the absorption of iron.
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