A client is prescribed a liquid iron preparation that has the potential to stain the teeth. The nurse should instruct the client to take which action to prevent staining of the teeth?
1. Brush the teeth before drinking the iron.
2. Drink the iron undiluted for maximal effect.
3. Dilute more than the amount prescribed to obtain the correct dosage.
4. Dilute the iron in juice, drink it through a straw, and rinse the mouth afterward.
Ans: 4. Dilute the iron in juice, drink it through a straw, and rinse the mouth afterward.
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