The nurse is providing instructions to the parent of a child with iron deficiency anemia about the administration of a liquid oral iron supplement
Which of the following statements, if made by the parent, indicates an understanding of the administration of this medication? 1. "I should give the iron with food."
2. "I can mix the iron with cereal to give it."
3. "I should add the iron to the formula in the baby's bottle."
4. "I should use a medicine dropper and place the iron near the back of the throat."
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Rationale: Oral iron supplement should be administered through a straw or medicine dropper placed at the back of the mouth because it will stain the teeth. The parents should be instructed to brush or wipe the teeth after administration. Iron is administered between meals because absorption is decreased if there is food in the stomach. Iron requires an acidic environment to facilitate its absorption in the duodenum.
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