The nurse is developing teaching materials on managing the side effects of oral iron salts for distribution in a free clinic. Which information should be included?
1. Take oral iron products with the largest meal of the day.
2. Take oral iron products just before bedtime.
3. Take oral iron products with plenty of fluid, such as milk, tea, or coffee.
4. Take oral iron products on an empty stomach unless nausea results.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Taking oral iron with a large meal is not indicated.
Rationale 2: Iron is irritating to the stomach, so administration at bedtime is not recommended.
Rationale 3: Milk, tea, and coffee inhibit iron absorption.
Rationale 4: Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach. If the client cannot tolerate it, or if nausea develops, iron may be taken with a small meal.
Global Rationale: Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach. If the client cannot tolerate it, or if nausea develops, iron may be taken with a small meal. Taking oral iron with a large meal is not indicated. Iron is irritating to the stomach, so administration at bedtime is not recommended. Milk, tea, and coffee inhibit iron absorption.
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