A nurse is teaching a nonsmoking pregnant woman about the iron tablets she was just prescribed. What information is most important for the nurse to teach the patient?
A.
Calling the doctor right away for dark, tarry stools
B.
Drinking at least one glass of orange juice a day
C.
Stopping the prenatal vitamins while taking iron
D.
Taking the medication between meals and with milk
ANS: B
Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron, and a nonsmoking woman should be able to get sufficient iron from a glass of citrus juice daily. Iron tablets should be taken between meals, using a beverage other than tea, coffee, or milk. Dark, tarry stools are a known side effect of iron. Women on iron should also be on prenatal vitamins.
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