The nurse is counseling a prenatal patient on nutrition. He notes that her health care provider has ordered 300 mg of ferrous sulfate each day. What patient teaching is indicated?
a. "Your stools will be dark and sticky when you are taking iron."
b. "Supplemental iron has no side effects."
c. "Be sure to take the iron with extra vitamin D."
d. "Fresh fruits and breads are high in iron."
ANS: A
Iron has a number of side effects, including dark, tarry stools; constipation or diarrhea; abdominal pain; and nausea and vomiting. Vitamin C and zinc enhance the absorption of iron. Dietary sources of iron include meat, fish, chicken, and green leafy vegetables.
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